Eram Garden (Bagh-e Eram) is the most beautiful Persian garden in Iran and is in Shiraz. It is a palace garden where the magnificent Qavan house is located. The garden has been added to the UNESCO world heritage list and makes for an oasis of tranquility in the busy city of Shiraz.
Visit Bagh-e Eram, the most beautiful Persian garden in Iran!
Bagh-e Eram, Persian garden in Iran
In Islamic culture, a garden represents the earthly version of paradise. The word ‘paradise’ itself stems from Persian and can be translated as ‘enclosed garden’. Eram is the Persian version of the Arabic word “Iram”, which is “heaven” in the Koran. The name Eram garden is a reference to the beauty of the garden which reflects “heaven”. A very fitting name indeed!
What can you see in the Bagh-e Eram Persian garden in Iran?
A lot of Iranians in Shiraz use this botanical garden to relax, meaning mainly to sit and stroll around. The garden with the pond brings much needed refreshment.
In the middle of the garden you can find a great little restaurant where you can buy ice cream and some cold drinks!
A great little fact is that the concept of a Persian garden has spread from old Persia to other countries like India, where the Taj Mahal has a Persian garden for example.
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