Avan Lake – Qazvin

This river originates from the skirts of Qareh Daq Mountains near the (Sejas Rood village), and after gaining water from various streams finally join the Rood-e-Shour to the west of Kharaqan after crossing the main Qazvin-Hamadan Road. Here, the river joins the Avaj and Kolanjin Rivers flowing to...

The said is located on a rocky elevation. Currently only some sections of its ramparts are left to be seen. According to the narration of Naser Khosrow, the said castle had three ramparts within each other. Presently the most intact portion is its northern rampart, placed between two circular...

The above mentioned is located in the Shekarnab village of Qazvin. The structure is an octagonal one, with a rectangular skylight on each side. Within the structure there are two windows with colored panes. Its flooring is of "wind and cloud" tiles which are related to the Qajar period. There is a...

Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh was built at the instigation of Sa'd al-Saltaneh (died in 1907 AD), the then Qajar governor of Qazvin. This caravanserai has a very beautiful historical area which is currently the biggest urban caravanserai complex in Qazvin. It was built by Sa'd al-Saltaneh, the...

The said structure is situated in the heights, surrounding by gigantic precipices and deep crevices. The only means of access to this castle is by a narrow trail to its north. The Alamoot Castle has an eastern and western sector, each of which comprises of two segments again. These are the lower...

This reservoir is to the north of the Kabir Jame' Mosque of Qazvin. It dates back to the late 11th century AH. An inscription in the structure has been carved on a marble tablet in the Nasta'liq script.

This historical building is a remnant of the Safavid era. It is located in the midst of a garden, and has two storeys with a large hall. In the past and times of glory, the doors of the building were adorned with inlaid works, its corridors with gilded adornments, tile work and paintings, that have...

These springs are located at 45 kilometers from the Qazvin-Rasht Road. The water of these two springs are of gaseous ferrous sulfate type.

The said tomb is that of Mirza Hassan, a freedom fighter in the Constitutional Revolutionary Movement. He aided the liberal forces of Gilan in overtaking Tehran. This two storeyed rectangular structure is located in the Qazvin-Karaj Road. The tower section is constructed of brick, stone and...

This caravansary is located in Imam Khomeini Avenue of Qazvin and was constructed by Sa'dol Saltaneh in the Qajar period. The same is a single structure, with a vast courtyard and chambers surrounding it. The ceilings are of the traditional Yazdi style, and its vestibule is adorned with brick and...

The same is a double storyed structure. Its beautifully designed ceilings have made it to appear similar to an arcade. To the north of this caravansary is a vicinity known as Shotor Khan and the loading area. Presently the chambers of the structure are being utilized as warehouse.

Sar dar-e Ali Qapou (transom of Ali Qapou) is one of the historical and touristic relics of Qazvin town, which is located in the beginning of Sepah ST. –the first street of Iran-. This building was one of the seven entrances to the Safavids’ royal Arg. Also, it is the main entrance opening to...