Chehel Sotune Mosque – Kerman

The bazaar in Kerman dates back to 600 years ago to Timurid era when a number of people got together and established an optional bazaar as the primary base of the great bazaar in Kerman. Other parts were then added to it in different periods of time and finally ended up to the formation of the...

Kaluts are sandy mountains that are formed as a result of desert “wind” erosion and enchanting shapes are formed that leaves everyone bewildered for its unique beauty. Kalut is formed by the combination of two words: “Kal” meaning “village” and “Lut” meaning “desert in Persian....

Shotor Galou Mansion (Camel's neck) which is located in the east of Mahan town is in the route of Vakil Abad aqueduct and is one of the most spectacular historical relics of Qajar dynasty and is considered as one of the unique architecture attractions of Iran’s south east. In the past, in order...

Shazdeh (Shahzadeh) Garden is one of the most beautiful historical gardens in Iran. This garden is located about 2 kilometers away from Mahan City and in the outskirts of Tigran Mountains and is related to Qajar period. The garden was established in 1276 solar Hijri year. Tourists visit this...

Sekonj Village is situated to the east of Mahan, and is a mountainous region with an exhilarating climate. The region also has two waterfalls. Its surrounding heights are suitable for sports such as mountaineering. The tomb of Sheikh Ali Baba, one of the famous disciples of Shah Nematollah Vali is...

This structure is located in Shahdad (Kerman) and is also known as Khaneqah-e-Aqoos, Aqoos Kelisa (church) or Peer-e-Mosafer. The same comprises of walls, a court-yard, entrance and a domed chamber. This mausoleum is a relic of the 7th century AH. In an ancient book written in the 10th century AH.,...

This museum is located to the north of the Ganj Ali Khan square of Kerman. The ceilings and porches of this structure are adorned with beautiful plaster works. In the past the premises was a mint and a government treasury. Internally, the structure is octagonal and comprises of a chamber, four...

The Hamoon Jazmoorian Lake is an important lake of Kerman province, with a variable capacity of water. The same does not account as a permanent lake of this region. The Halil Rood and Bampour Rivers flow into this lake from the west and east respectively. The Challeh-ye-Loot which is located in the...

The tomb of Shah Nematollah Vali, who were one of the famous philosophers and Sufis is located in Mahan. This building is a masterpiece of architecture of the last 6 centuries with a combination of an acceptable space architecture and pleasurable garden making and a mystical limpidity. One of the...

The same is also known as the Deymari Caravansary and is situated alongside the bazaar. This caravansary has 12 chambers which are utilized by quilt makers. The said caravansary dates back to approximately a century.

This structure is in the north eastern corner of the Ganj Ali Khan aggregate of Kerman. Actually it is like a small museum, exhibiting decorative Islamic arts such as tile and plaster works as well as calligraphy. This mosque was built in the year 1007 AH. and entails 14 shops. The above mentioned...

This school belongs to the Sheikhiyeh Sect and comprises of sections such as the class rooms, library, mosque, utility rooms etc. The main structure has a hall, altar, porches and cubicles alongside. Internally, the structure has been adorned with tile work in seven colors with flower patterns, in...