Vakil Bazaar

Vakil Bazaar
is related to Shiraz city (Fars Province)
Also known as: Bazaar-e Vakil, Vakil Grand Bazaar
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz is the main section of the Shiraz Bazaar which was built in 11th Century by Karim Khan as part of a plan to make Shiraz into a prominent trading center. This architecturally beautiful building is a trade hub for merchants selling spices, rugs, handmade copper pieces, antiques, Persian sweets and much more.

Vakil Bazaar has a really vibrant and bustling atmosphere. This isn't just a tourist trap like you find at similar spots around the world. Vakil Bazaar is a place where locals actually do their shopping. Considered to be the most beautiful baazar in Iran, Vakil Baazar's gorgeous vaulted brick ceiling regulates the temperature of the building by keeping it cool in summer and warm in winter. This makes it a great place to escape the heat which can at times during the summer, be suffocating.
 
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
The first factor that catches the attention in Vakil Bazaar is its large area. 21840 square meters is large enough to turn this bazaar into an extensive complex.

The halls are filled with the smell of spice which lingers throughout the bazaar. It is an amazing sensory experience. Vakil Bazaar’s attractions are not limited to shopping, there are also numerous cafes, a bath house, and several restaurant’s that you can visit. Vakil Bazaar is a must visit spot in Shiraz. Even if you don’t want to buy anything, you’ll be mesmerised by the beauty and atmosphere of this market.

Finally if you love to take sweet memories and souvenirs of Shiraz, this breathtaking picturesque monumental market is highly suggested to you. In fact, this great bazaar is a must see, being a fantastic place with courteous dealers and full of liveliness and hectic life.
Fullscreen Map
PHOTO GALLERY
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar - Shiraz
12
More Photos
Shiraz Attractions & Tourist Information
City of poets, Shiraz is home to the graves of Hafez and Sa'di, both major pilgrimage sites for Iranians. It's also home to splendid gardens, exquisite mosques and whispered echoes of ancient sophistication that reward those who linger beyond the customary excursion to ...
EXPLORE OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN Shiraz
Category: Mosques
It is one of the most valuable monuments dating back to Zandieh period. It's construction was completed in 1773 AD. with a beautiful ceiling and a marble altar ...
Category: Mausoleums
Hafez or Hafiz is one of the most famous Gnostics and poets of Iran, who was born in Shiraz in 726 AH and passed away 65 years later. The tomb of Hafiz also known ...
An Incredible touch to Persian Antiquity! One of the great wonders of the ancient world.It was conceived by Darius the Great who (520 BC) inherited the responsibility ...
Category: Historical Bath
Vakil Bath is an old public bath in Shiraz, Iran. It was a part of the royal district constructed during Karim Khan Zand's reign, which includes Arg of Karim Khan, ...
One of the oldest Bazaars in Iran, A traditional Bazaar in Shiraz.
Category: Mausoleums
Tomb of Sa'di, also spelled Saadi (Sadi-e-Shirazi), byname of Musharrif al-Din ibn Muslih al-Din, (born c. 1213, Shiraz, Iran - died Dec. 9, 1291, Shīrāz), Persian ...
ON THE SAME CATEGORY
Visit the World’s Largest Roofed famous UNESCO listed bazaar to admire its domes or see the many museums and mosques in Tabriz
The Bazaar-e-Bozorg (Grand Bazaar) of Kerman lies between the Arq and Moshtaqiyeh squares of Kerman city. The bazaar comprises of various rows or alleys such as ...
Urmia ancient bazaar has an old and new texture present in the southeast corner of the city. The major construction is of brick work. Inspite of diversity of architecture ...
Rasht Bazaar (Rasht)
These bazaars are the most bustling areas of Gilan. They comprise of open and covered stalls, centers for trading merchadise and are usually located in the heart ...
One of Iran’s most historic and fascinating bazaars, this sprawling covered market links Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq with the Masjed-e Jameh. At its busiest in the ...
Bazaar of Ardabil (Ardebil)
Bazaar of Ardabil is a reminiscence from the thirteenth century, Seljuk dynasty. This complex is located in the central area of the city Ardabil.
REVIEWS
Loading Content
Your Name [required]:
Your Email [required]:
Subject:
Your Message:
Please enter this code:
SEND
Copyright 1995-2005, Iran Tourism and Touring Organization, 2005-2024 Iran Travel, Tourism and Touring Online NGO. All rights reserved.