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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Firouzabad
See Qal'eh Dokhtar and the Palace of Ardashir in a half‑day; stay one night if you need a base before returning to Shiraz.
Firouzabad is a small town in Fars province, best known for two Sassanid-era monuments that can be visited in a few hours. One night is enough unless you prefer a relaxed pace or need to catch a later bus back to Shiraz.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (high heat, check)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈300,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈500,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈800,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (cup) | ≈30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈120,000–200,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SYZ · Shiraz International Airport
- 120 km (75 mi) north, shuttle bus or taxi to Firouzabad75 mi (120 km) north, shuttle bus or taxi to Firouzabad
Typical fares
- Shiraz → Firouzabad bus
- ≈150,000 IRR per person, about 2 h
- Taxi within Firouzabad (5 km)
- ≈80,000–120,000 IRR
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxi or shared minibus from Shiraz; within town walk or short taxi rides to sights.
See and do
Known for
- Qal'eh Dokhtar (Maiden Castle)
- Palace of Ardashir (Ardeshir e Babakan)
- Shahr-e Gour archaeological site
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shiraz | Bus or shared minibus from Firouzabad, about 2 h each way | ≈4 h round trip |
Sleep
- Local guesthouse
- Basic rooms, cheap; book ahead in summer
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much? | چقدر است؟cheqadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C; bring water.
- English signage limited; ask locals for directions.
- Entrance fee for Palace of Ardashir is 150,000 IRR (check).
Generally safe for day visits; stay hydrated in summer heat and note limited English signage.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Firouzabad yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Qal'eh Dokhtar (Maiden Castle)
- Palace of Ardashir (Ardeshir e Babakan)
- Shahr-e Gour archaeological site
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Iran Tourism Organization: www.tourismiran.ir
- Wikivoyage: Firouzabad, revision 5339008 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339008
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/firouzabad). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.