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Shiraz, city of Hafez

Tomb of Hafez
The tomb of Hafez, one of the most loved Persian poets. Hundreds of people come here every night, some just sitting, others reading his poetry aloud. The atmosphere is magical. One man was crying helplessly at his epitaph – where else in the world can that happen?

Shiraz
After taking my camera and playing with it for 10 minutes, this man insisted I took a picture of him. We’re sitting on Persian carpets in front of a mosque and we absolutely zero understanding of each others languages. I like it.

Shiraz

Vakil mosque
Detail of Vakil mosque.

Vakil mosque
Clean interior of the Vakil Mosque.

Shiraz
So… 137 what?

Shiraz
And always the mountains as backdrop to the city.

Shiraz icecream
Friendly Shirazis insisting they buy me their local icecream.

More Shiraz pictures.

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One Response to “Shiraz, city of Hafez”

  1. André Says:
    July 18th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Salem aleikum, Rogier.

    Wat een mooie foto’s. Dat wordt een goede evaluatie bij kij thuis.
    Oh ja, gefeliciteerd met Mabibi. (Nelson M.) Hij is vandaag jarig.
    Rogier, Geniet.

    André