Haj Kazem Water Reservoir – Qazvin

Aminiha House and Hosseiniyeh is a beautiful luxurious house in Qazvin which was built in the west of Dezej River by Haj Mohammad Reza Amini, one of wealthy merchants of Qazvin. Later, the river was replaced by Molavi Street in Pahlavi dynasty. Aminiha Hosseiniyeh is a shining example of...

The structure is a two storeyed one in the vicinity of the Vazir Bazarche and opposite Qeisarieh. The lower floor has a vast courtyard with chambers on the four sides. The chambers of the upper floor have wooden doors. Besides which spectacular oriental works of art with the use of colored tiles...

The Gazerkhan Village is one of the reputed villages in the Alamoot region of Qazvin. The village has four plane trees in the village square dating to a thousand years of age. To the south of the square, connected to each other is a mosque and school. The construction has been built of black stone...

In Niaq village, one of Qazvin environs, there is a relatively high rock in which large cavities have been created by natural factors. Inside some of these cavities, there are rectangular ponds carved by the probable residents. These ponds become filled when rain comes. Local residents believe that...

Cantour Church known as “Bell Tower” was built by Russians in Qazvin during the Second World War when Iran was conquered by Russians. Like other churches, this small church is in cruciform and its altar faces the east. The bell tower is above it with about eleven meters height. The hall...

This tower is located in a site 12 km. north of Qazvin, and has a wonderful panorama as well as a pleasant climate. The Barajin Tower is on an elevation. The foundation of the tower rests on an octagonal platform with eight semi circular pillars around it. The same has been constructed with rubble...

The same is situated in the heights of a hillock, in the Tarom village of the township of Takestan. From the three sides it has a steep gradient, thus gaining access to this structure is difficult. The structure is like an octagonal tower, and surrounding it are ramparts to the length of 6.5 m. and...

Chehel Sotoun Mansion or Pavilion is one of the important monuments of Safavid period in Qazvin located in the center of Qazvin City, south of Sabzeh Meidan (Azadi Sqaure) in a large garden. It is the only kiosk left from the royal palace complexes of Shah Tahmasp period. This monument was...

The same lies in one of the rural areas of Qazvin, known as Zia Abad. The structure is a hexagon with a conical dome, and is constructed of brick. The dome is based on a hexagonal foundation, and the lower section of the dome is cylindrical. From within the shrine is also a hexagon with a false...

This ancient and small mosque is located on the Rey-Qazvin locality. The ceiling of the same is conical and extremely elevated. Within the mosque is of tile worked epigraph denoting hymn or prayers pertaining to Hazrat Ali (AS). In the center of the courtyard is a diamond shaped pool.

The same is situated in the Shohada Avenue of Qazvin. It was constructed under the orders of one of the Turkaman chieftains named as, Amir Aqasi. This structure was renovated in the year 1321 AH. and was converted into a mosque and school. The structure of the latter is made of brick. Its entrance...

The Shahrood River originates from southern foot of Alborz and consists of two major branches called the Taleqan and Alamoot River. These two rivers join together in the northwest of the Shirkooh village. The river flows from east to west and flows by Lavasan and finally in the Manjil Gorge joins...