Kiyamaky Protected Zone – Marand

Most probably originally this mosque was a fire-temple in Sassanian era. Due to upheavals this fire-temple was converted into a church. After the victory of the Muslims, the same was changed into a mosque in the 3rd century AH. This mosque has oriental and spectacular architecture.

Marand Couty is one of the beautiful counties in east Azerbaijan province, and it is located in distance of 60 kilometers from northwest of Tabriz. Dogijan village is one of the marvelous villages of this county that you can reach it after passing Zaraghan and Bonab-Kandi villages. This village is...

Bazaar Mosque of Marand was known as burying place of Jesus’s wife and during history, it has deformed in process of ethnic and religious struggles and finally it has formed into a mosque. Some believe that it was church from the very beginning and Mohammad, son of Baeis, has converted it...

Zonuzaq has been located in Marand County of east Azerbaijan and near Zonuz city. Amidst the mass and density of apricot and apple trees, you can see the view of interesting houses which have been sealed by straw and mud, raised up the hillside like a train of timbers, all the spaces between them...

Villages of Azerbaijan, each one has a story and a memento, and Marand County possesses tens of intact and nice villages for recreation; Eyshabad village is one of them. Eyshabad village with lots of underground resources and pleasing weather is very suitable for trip and residence. It has a river...

Payam (Yam) is the exemplary touristic and special area of the country. Aside from the fact that this ski resort is located in the mountain area of Mishou Daq, which the ski facilities are used in the ski season, Payam “Yam” village is also a peaceful and refreshing place for resting,...

Asiyab Kharabeh waterfall is one of the most spectacular areas in east Azerbaijan, and this waterfall due to ruins of a watermill is known as Asiyab Kharabe (broken watermill). Many small and big waterfalls have been made in Asiyab Kharabe that fall from top of the mill to down. Water of this...

Payam (former Yam) tourism area in Marand County has significant natural and historical potentials to attract tourists. Payam ski resort, presence of historical Shah Abbasi caravanserai and transit route are among the most serious potential of tourism in this area. In this part, we have...

In this mountainous region the highest peak is 2,855 m. high, standing to the north of the Lake Orumieh and south of the plains of Marand. Its famous peaks are Falak Daqi, Ali Alamdar, Kusababa and Ozun Boel. At northeast of this region, is the Yal pass a ski resort is present and the region is...