Hamdollah Mostowfi Tomb – 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 bridge lies en route from Qazvin to Bo'inn Zahra. The bridge has three arches, two of which are larger. These arches are pointed. The center of the bridge lies on a higher level than the sides. Its lower segments and base are constructed of stone, mortar and limestone, whereas the upper...

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...

This reservoir is located in Tabriz Avenue. It has 37 steps cut out of stone as well as two water taps. It has a flat roof. In the past there were four air-vents but today there is only one. The air vent and entrance of the structure is adorned with tiles and brick. The same was constructed by Haj...

This octagonal dome is located in the village of Niraq .The plinth of the construction is made of stone, and other parts are of brick. In the middle of three sides of it there are three doorways or entrances. The arches of northern and western entrance are steep. On the eastern wall, there is a...

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...

This brick structure lies in the midst of the cemetery of Farsjan Village. Externally the structure is similar to an octagon and the base of the dome rests on this octagon. The upper portion of the dome is beautifully adorned. Internally this octagon converts into a circular structure. The same is...

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...

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...

The ancient village of Harzavil is located between the Loshan Bridge and the Sefid Rood Dam Lake. The houses of this village have been constructed with wood, stone, and clay. Between each row of houses, there is a narrow lane. In front of some of the houses, there is a covered verandah, its ceiling...

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...