Abbas Abad Recreational Place – Hamedan

This Imamzadeh is located in the village of Farajin (Hamadan). Since it is situated in one of the pleasant valleys in the slopes of the Alvand Mountains it is also known as Imamzadeh Kooh. The structure dates back to the Mongol era (8th century AH.) and is rectangular in shape. In the central part,...

This cave is on the Arak-Malayer Road, in the village of Hizej. In colloquial language it is known as Zaqeh Darehsi. On entering the cave, there are 'halls' or areas 12 m. in length. After which there is a vast area that consists of a path branching off from one corner. Besides the above there are...

This village is near Hamadan, in the district of Maryanaj in an elevated region. It has moderate summers and cold winters. "Vafr" in Kurdish means snow. In this village is the tomb of Imamzadeh Mohsen, (a descendant of Imam Hassan A.S.) In this vicinity is the tomb of one of the disciples of the...

This hill lies at a distance of 2.5 km. north of the Hegmataneh hill. This hill is about 10 m. higher than the surrounding area, and due to presence of a river is divided into two parts. The covering area is equivalent to 1 sq.km. Historically, this hill dates to the Achaemenian period. According...

Hamedan, the ancient and legendary city with a brilliant background and rich culture has always been the cradle of civilization, science, art, wisdom and mysticism. However, the city has many attractions like other cities and one of the unknown attractions is Qorban Tower in Zandi Neighborhood near...

This waterfall is one of the most important waterfalls of the province, near the city of Hamadan and at the tail end of the recreational area of Abbas Abad Valley. This waterfall flows down from a height of about 12 m. and is known as the water of Abbas Abad. Its average output is 200...

This hill is to the east of Hamadan city, and at a short distance from Imam Khomeini Sq. The said hill covers an area of 400 x 600 sq. m. In the past, this vicinity was a place of worship and the temple of Hamadan was situated here. There is a strong possibility that this hill had a connection with...

These inscriptions are relics from the period of 'Darius' and 'Khashayar Shah' of the Achaemenian era. The said are located 5 km. west of Hamadan at the end of the 'Dareh-ye-Abbas Abad' or Abbas Abad Valley, and have been engraved on a mountain. Each of these inscriptions have been segregated into...

Though this castle is in ruins, the ramparts and structure can still be seen. Some of the gate ways and staircases have been made of polished stone. This reveals that the city prospered during those times. The important military conditions of this structure was an imprint on the whole of the city...

This memorial is tomb of the great Gnostic and poet of the late 4th and early 5th centuries AH. The tomb is located on a hill in the north west of Hamadan. The structure was constructed in the years 1967-1970. This tomb is on the basis of an octagon. Eight pillars of the tower, stone slabs of the...

Another famous personality of Hamadan province is Abdollah Ben Mohammad Mianji Hamadani. A great physician and gnostic of the 6th century AH. He was born in Hamadan in the year 492 AH. and devoted his youth in scholarly activities and gaining knowledge. Thereby, becoming a great teacher as well as...

The most important handicraft of the province is earthenware and ceramics, and a place called 'Lalejin' (30 km. north of Hamadan) is famous for this handicraft. Besides earthenware and ceramics, there are the followings-carpet and 'Kilim' weaving (or a coarse carpet), clothing (mainly to do with...