Eram Garden

Eram Garden is one of the most magnificent examples of the Persian garden in the city of Shiraz, in Fars Province. It lies north of the dry riverbed (the Khoshk River), close to Shiraz University, and covers an area of about 12.7 hectares. It is regarded as one of Iran's most outstanding historical and natural sites. The garden was first laid out in the Seljuk period, but its present form dates to the Qajar era, when it was built in 1824 CE by order of Mohammad Qoli Khan Ilkhani, chief of the Qashqai tribe. In the late 19th century, the Qajar king Naser al-Din Shah ordered the garden to be restored and expanded under the architect Mohammad Hassan Memar, the architect of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, which resulted in the building we see today.

Eram Garden is a unique example of Persian architecture, applying the principles of Persian garden design such as symmetry, the use of water, a variety of plants and covered spaces. At the centre of the garden stands a large pool with a fountain, surrounded by cypress and palm trees and planted with roses and jasmine. The central building contains beautiful halls with colourful tilework, wooden sash windows (orosi) and stone columns, which give the garden a splendid appearance. In 2011 the garden was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List as one of the Persian Gardens.

To reach Eram Garden, you can take a car or a private taxi along Eram Street. Alternatively, visitors can take the metro to Namazi Station and walk about 15 to 20 minutes from Daneshju Square towards Eram Street and the garden entrance. Eram Garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on days of mourning such as Tasua, Ashura, 28 Safar, 25 Shawwal, 21 Ramadan and 14 Khordad.