La mítica e histórica ciudad de Bishapur

Construida durante el Imperio sasánida, la mítica e histórica ciudad de Bishapur a 152 km al oeste de Shiraz está situado en una zona montañosa en plena cordillera Zagros. La decadencia de la ciudad llegó tras la invasión árabe; en la actualidad el lugar es un imponente conjunto de ruinas con unos maravillosos bajorrelieves. Bishapur fue la capital de Shapur, el rey sasánida, que luchó contra los romanos. La ruta entre Shiraz y Bishapour es un camino mágico e hermoso que atraviesa valles, montañas rocosas muy altas y vastas llanuras cubiertas de almendros y palmares.

What is awaiting you in the mythical and historical city of Bishapur?

Being constructed during Sassanid emperor, the mythical and historical city of Bishapur in Kazerun town of Fars province is one of the most glorious heritages of the ancient Iran. Bishapur was the capital of Shapour the Sassanid King, who fought against Romans for three times. The two-hour route between Shiraz and Bishapour is a magically beautiful road passing through valleys, very high rock mountains and then vast plains covered with wild almond trees and evergreen palm groves.

Bishapur is a 200 hectares ancient city with remains of palaces and rooms made with stones and mortar which is a Sassanid invention. Small domes and curved arcs, known as the gifts from Sassanid era to Iranian architecture, are widely seen in the area.

Stone walls and arcs of Bishapur.