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Bishapur, Shiraz is a major tourist attraction in Shiraz in Iran that has been attracting tourists from all corners of the globe. Bishapur in Shiraz is an ancient city which lies in the southern direction of the modern city of Faliyan, Iran. It is located on the ancient road between Persis and Elam. The road connects the Sassanid capitals Istakhr which lies pretty close to Persepolis and Ctesiphon.

Bishapur was built along the crossing of the river and at the same site where the tourists can witness a fort. The rock cut-out reservoir along the river valley which is home to the six Sassanid rock relief is a major tourist attraction to the place. The Bishapur, Shiraz offers loads to the tourists to enjoy a great tour filled with the best of tours to Shiraz. A visit to Bishapur, Shiraz is a must in every itinerary to Shiraz.

Bishapur, Shiraz was discovered after excavation in the royal sector which lies in the eastern side of the city. The place is dotted with many attractions like the fire altar which is interpreted as a shrine by many historians. The fire altar id erected quiet close to the palace in Bishapur. The cross-shaped space with eight large squares lying in the middle exudes the beauty of the place even further. The large square exedra is decorated with 64 alcoves. It is believed that the palace was covered with a dome roof which geo rejected at the time of reconstruction. The courtyard lying on the western end is beautifully crafted by mosaics and other stones. The reception room too reflects the grandeur of the place with its stunning beauty. The walls of the palace in Bishapur were covered with stucco ornaments along with medallions, bands of foliage and various other ornaments. The floor of the palace is decorated with black marble slabs along with the mosaic border. The palace of Bishapur is truly a major attractive proposition for the travelers along with the Sassanid Relies.

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