The northern city gate, Darvaza-e Arg, was built by Naser-o-din Shah. In the upper part of the gate pictures a scene from Shahname, Rostam fighting the white devil.
Spiked with blue-tiled baby minarets, Darvaza-e Arg is Semnan’s dinky but iconic Qajar-era city gate, with appealing tile murals adorning the northern facade.
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Nasar (Nohesar) Archaeological Hill – Semnan
This hill lies at a distance of 3 km. east of Semnan city. The remnants here are located in a huge mound in the north east of the current Nasar. It is apparent that the former city was demolished in invasions, and the present village of Nasar has ...
Semnan Bazaar – Semnan
This bazaar was constructed in the early Qajar period, and comprises of two sections, named as the northern and western sectors. The northern segment is vast, having numerous rows and alleys. Besides which there are three public bathes, five ...
Hazrat Yahya-ebne Moosa Mausoleum – Semnan
This mausoleum is situated to the south west of the 'Tekiyeh' Pahneh in the southern bazaar of Semnan. Hazrat Yahya is the offspring of Hazrat Moosa Bin Ja'far. The same comprises of a huge dome, a porch with tile work and a large courtyard. The ...
Darol Hokumeh (Government Seat) – Semnan
This structure is located in the Abuzar Qafari Sq. of Semnan and its date of construction is from the Qajar period (Fathali Shah). It has two narrow corridors connecting the structure to the outside. Besides which there is a large courtyard with ...
Ahowan Shah Soleimani Caravansary – Semnan
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 ...
Nasar Bath – Semnan
This bath is located in the public 'bazaar' of Semnan. The same was constructed in the year 1118 AH. during the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid. An inscription affixed to the top of the doorway of the bath, displays the names of the founders of this ...
Namak Dareh Mineral Spring – Semnan
This spring is located near the village of Biabanak, south of Sorkheh city. The water of this spring gushes out between mounds of salt. Bathing in these waters proves good for back and leg-aches.
Imam Khomeini Mosque – Semnan
The said mosque is located in the city center of Semnan. This mosque has four large entrances on four sides. The doors to the northern, southern and eastern sides have a vestibule (usually octagonal in shape) and corridors. The upper portion of the ...
