Kazerun
Fārs, Iran
Why visit Kazerun?
Kazerun (کازرون) is a historic city in western Fārs Province, about 120 km west of Shiraz. It has a rich history stretching back to the Sassanid period and is known for the nearby Bishapur (Bishabour) archaeological site, a Sassanid royal city with rock reliefs.
The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters.
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By Plane
Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) is about 130 km east.
By Car / Road
Kazerun is on the Bushehr–Shiraz road. Buses from Shiraz.
Compact. Taxi to Bishapur.
What are the things to do?
- Bishapur (Sassanid City) — A UNESCO candidate site with the ruins of a Sassanid palace, the Anahita Temple, and six rock reliefs depicting royal scenes.
- Tang-e Chogan — A gorge with Sassanid reliefs near Bishapur.
- Kazerun Bazaar — Traditional market.
- Kazerun Waterfall — A scenic waterfall.
Explore the Bishapur archaeological site. Visit the rock reliefs.
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Persian cuisine.
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- Budget: Guesthouses from 400,000 rials.
What should you buy?
Local handicrafts.
Where to go next?
- Shiraz (120 km, 1.5 hours).
- Bishapur (20 km, 25 minutes).
- Firuzabad (100 km, 1.5 hours) — Sassanid sites.
- Bushehr (200 km, 2.5 hours).
- Nurabad (50 km, 45 minutes).
Nearby in Fārs
More places to explore around Kazerun.
Guide content as of July 2026.
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