Ra’isol Mojahedin Tomb – Qazvin

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...

This water reservoir is opposite to the mosque and school of Sardar in Qazvin. The reservoir has 37 steps with plinths of stone and 4 water taps. The ceiling of which has 4 domes and 4 air ventilators .The external facade of the structure is adorned with bricks and tile works.

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 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...

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...

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...

This tomb is located in the midst of the ruins of Sonqor Abad (old sector). The tomb comprises of two parts, i.e., the main shrine and the porch. The shrine is quadrangle in shape, and to the four sides of the structure are embedded arches which serve as skylights. Above these are contorted columns...

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...

The Avan peak rises to about 3,750 m. and is located in the Alborz Mountain Range in the north of Roodbar. This summit is also known as Kheshteh Chal. In the south west direction it is connected to the gorge and summit of Sialan, and in northwest direction to the Bazakooh and Parch Kooh mountains....

This peak rises to about 3,750 m. and is located in the Alborz Mountain Range in the north of Roodbar. This summit is also known as Kheshteh Chal. In the south west direction it is connected to the gorge and summit of Sialan, and in northwest direction to the Bazakooh and Parch Kooh Mountains. The...

This tomb is located in the Panbeh Reeseh locality of Qazvin, and the structure is an octagon. Each side has a vaulted false arch. With the help of supports from amidst these arches, an octagonal dome takes shape, which spreads out on the ceiling. From its façade the mausoleum has a circular...

This caravansary is located in Imam Khomeini Avenue of Qazvin and was constructed by Sa'dol Saltaneh in the Qajar period. The same is a single structure, with a vast courtyard and chambers surrounding it. The ceilings are of the traditional Yazdi style, and its vestibule is adorned with brick and...