Lar

Lar (لار) is a historic city in southern Fārs Province, about 300 km southeast of Shiraz. Known as Lar-e Ghadim (Old Lar) and Lar-e Jadid (New Lar), it is famous for its Persian Gulf-style architecture with distinctive wind towers (badgir). The city was an important stop on trade routes to the Persian Gulf.

The climate is hot desert, with very hot summers and mild winters.

By Plane

Larestan International Airport (LRR) has domestic flights from Tehran and Shiraz.

By Car / Road

Lar is on the road from Shiraz to Bandar Abbas. Buses from Shiraz.

Compact. Taxis.

• Old Lar (Lar-e Ghadim) — The historic quarter with traditional houses featuring badgir (wind towers).
• Lar Bazaar — Historic covered market.
• Lar Jameh Mosque — A historic mosque.
• Qaisarieh — A traditional bazaar caravanserai.
• Persian Gulf views — The city is about 100 km from the coast.

Explore the old quarter with its wind towers.

Persian and Persian Gulf-influenced cuisine.

• Budget: Guesthouses from 400,000 rials.

Lar carpets, handicrafts.

• Shiraz (300 km, 3.5 hours).
• Gerash (60 km, 1 hour).
• Bandar Abbas (280 km, 3.5 hours).
• Jahrom (120 km, 1.5 hours).
• Lamerd (100 km, 1.5 hours).