Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Zeid Spring – Semnan

This mausoleum is located in the Hakim Ellahi Ave., of Semnan. The same has been constructed of sun baked bricks along with brick, and is cubical shaped externally. The porch is semi circular, and simple in architecture. The tomb is located in a square room, and on the grave which is of limestone...

The same is another important water reservoir of Semnan and is a relic of the Qajar dynasty. The same has a large gateway resting on two brick pillars. This water reservoir has wide stone stairs, a high roof with a dome having a large sky-light so as to allow light to infiltrate.

In the village of Molladeh of Semnan two double storey beautiful edifices are situated within 50 m. from each other. They are made of sun baked bricks, and adorned with other architectural effects. The main doorway is of wood and on top of the western doorway the date 1310 AH. can be noted. This is...

Due to the construction of a road, this bazaar has been divided into two. The same dates to the 8th century AH. and was constructed by the reputed Gnostic Sheikh Alaoddoleh Semnani. During the Qajar era the same was repaired and even in the recent years, parts of it has been repaired and renovated.

These places were storage compartments for ice in the winter season, so as to be used during the hot summer months. The most important of which are named as, ice house of Atashgah locality, Biabanak ice house, (village of Biabanak), Khazaneh ice house (Garmeh Village of Semnan), ice house of Mian...

The same was constructed in the year 1097 AH. during the reign of Shah Soleiman Safavid. being located in the village of Ahovan which was on the way to Mashad, pilgrims on their way to Mashad used to halt here in olden times. The courtyard of this caravansary is rectangular in shape and is...

The said is one of the beautiful water reservoirs in the area and is in the vicinity of a textile factory. This structure was built in the year 1931 by Haj Ali Naqi Kashani, a trader of great repute. Its doorway is beautifully adorned with intricate brick work with a rounded brick made roof. This...

Although difficult to access, salt caves of Semnan Province are not only among the most enchanting natural wonders of Iran but are also renowned for their therapeutic and antibacterial features. Salt therapy is one of the newest methods of treatments. Some physicians believe that inhaling air that...

Jameh Mosque of Semnan is a valuable ancient monument in Semnan. This mosque has undergone many changes over time. According to historical texts, this monument goes back to Century 3 AH, and it was expanded in Seljuk, Ilkhanid, and Timurid periods. It is believed that this mosque was built on the...

These castles are located 10 km. northeast of Semnan in the mountainous region of Saroo. With the passage of time, the northern castle is in a demolished state, leaving behind only a skeleton. The southern castle comprised of three floors. The first floor was used to house beasts, the floor above...

Pahne Bath is one of the 9th Hijri century buildings which was established by the order of Khajeh Qias Al-Din Muhammad ibn-e Khajeh Taj Aldin Bahram Semnani, one of the ministers of the Timurid era in 1452. This bath is located in the central part of Semnan and near the complex of the central...

Semnan's cross-shaped covered-bazaar marks the old heart of the city. While far less extensive than the great bazaars of Kerman or Tabriz, there is plenty of 19th-century vaulting and the north-south section (bisected by Imam Khomeini St) links two log-pillared takiyeh (three-storey tall covered...