travel.mapsofworld.com offers you information about Persepolis, Shiraz

Tourists coming down to Shiraz must not miss the chance to visit the Persepolis, Shiraz. The Persepolis, Shiraz is a must to every itinerary to Shiraz for its beauty and the grandeur. The Persepolis in Shiraz is a major Shiraz Tourist attraction which represents the grandeur of the Persian Empire. The Persepolis, Shiraz is situated at the center of the Persian Empire and was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenians. The exact location of the Persepolis in Shiraz is in Fars province which lies at a distance of 60 kilometers from Shiraz.

Persepolis, Shiraz is a well known tourist attraction in Iran and is literally in Greek known as Capital of Persia in Greek or Takht-e Jamshid or Throne of Jamshid. The place was the chosen summer capital of Achaemenian’s after Pasargadae. The construction of the imposing palace was started by Darius I who was the successor of Cyrus during 518 BC. The construction was completed by Xerxes I and Artaxerxes I over a long period of 150 years. During 331 BC the palace was burnt down by the occupation of Alexander.

The beauty of the entire structure is accentuated by its placement atop the lofty terrace which is accessed by a double staircase which leads to the monumental gateway of Gate of Xerxes. The usual height of the terrace is around 1,475 ft with a width of 985 ft. the visitors can explore the intricacies of the palace by visiting the vast open space called the huge Apadana or the Audience Hall of Darius. This hall lies in the southern side of the palace. The eastern side boasts of the massive Audience Hall which is the massive Throne Hall. The hall was called as the hall of One Hundred Columns, which was stared by Xerxes and completed by Artaxerxes. The southern part of the building offers the chance to enjoy the sight of many other attractive structures. These attractions include the palace of Darius and Xerxes along with the royal treasury.

The grand attraction of the Persepolis, Shiraz has converted it into a favorite option for tourists to Shiraz.

Log on to travel.mapsofworld.com which offers comprehensive information on Persepolis, Shiraz.

Tourist Attractions in Shiraz
Bishapur, Shiraz	Sadie Mausoleum, Shiraz
Pasargadae, Shiraz	Aramgah-e Hafez,Shiraz
Shah-e Cheragh Shrine, Shiraz	Persepolis, Shiraz
Arge-Karim Khan Castle, Shiraz	Madrassa-e Khan, Shiraz
Masjed-e Vakil,Shiraz	Hafezieh Mausoleum, Shiraz
Bagh-e-Eram Shiraz