TEHRAN - Each day hundreds of Iranians along with foreign backpackers come to visit Hafezieh, a major tourist spot where illustrious Persian poet Hafez is laid to rest.

The spot located in southern city of Shiraz delicately intertwines the beauty of a well-manicured Persian garden with a spiritual atmosphere that stems from his poetry.

Hafez poetry soaked in deep sense of humanity echoes ranges of historical events, biographical descriptions and details of life in his hometown, Shiraz.

Set in a charming orchard, his tomb is surmounted by an octagonal dome supported by eight stone columns. The internal side of the tomb bears elaborate tilework.

The current marble tombstone that is engraved with a long verse from the poet was placed monarch Karim Khan in the 18th century.

Hafez is most famous for his Divan and among the many partial English translations of this work are those by Gertrude Bell and H. Wilberforce Clarke.

Encyclopedia Britannica comments that the extraordinary popularity of Hafez poetry in all Persian-speaking lands stems from his simple and often colloquial though musical language, free from artificial virtuosity, and his unaffected use of homely images and proverbial expressions.

                                                                   A number of foreign tourists visit tomb of Hafez in an undated photo.

Here is a select of comments that visitors to Hafezieh have posted to TripAdvisor, one of the most popular travel websites in the world:

Nice atmosphere

It was very nice. There are some areas where you can seat and ponder and listen to Iranian classical music. I liked it. (Agholzer from Germany, visited October 2016)

Take snaps and poems

Lovely peaceful grounds and buildings, with cypress trees and the tomb itself… They gave us souvenir books and delicacies but with language being limited did not stay long. But sitting and reading some of his wonderful poems would not be inappropriate. Weather was perfect too - mid November. (Johmar from the UK, visited November 2016)

Lovely garden and buildings

To foreigners it doesn't carry the meanings it has for Iranians. In this beautiful place you witness the love and reverence people have for the great poet. (Stefano M. from Malaysia, visited April 2016)

Culture experience

Excellent place filled with culture and fantastic architecture. I definitely recommend to have some traditional tea in the front coffee shop. (Monika V. from the UK, visited October 2016)

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