Genoo Mountain – Bandar Abbas

This spring is situated at a distance of 34 km. northeast of Bandar Abbas and alongside the Bandar Abbas-Sirjan Road. The water from this spring which is calcium sulfuric in nature is used for irrigating the palm groves or plantations and also for bathing purposes. This spring is equipped with two...

This relic is one of the important vestiges from the times of the Portuguese and their domination on the coastal areas and islands of the Persian Gulf. The same is located in north of this island. This structure was constructed in the year 1507 AD. on the orders of Alfonso de Albuquerque the...

The believes regarding the winds of Zaar came all the way from Ethiopia to the Islamic land. "Hawa" people where those who involved by one of these winds. These are so to speak evil winds that possess a person, who then has to be freed from it by the performance of a special ritual. The person or...

This mosque is located near Bandar Khamir, in the village of Dejkan. Its pillars and nocturnal area are of sculptured and carved stone. Whereas the ceilings, entrances and the adornments of the porches are all worked with sculptured limestone. The porches are worked in a jagged pattern and the...

This ceremony is performed when the rain fail to fall. The chief prayer leader arranges such that the congregation assembles at the public place for prayers or (Mossallah) for this event. Groups of children are sent out amongst the inhabitants to collect money and eatables. Whilst they are busy...

The same has been constructed at a distance of 50 km. west of Bandar Abbas on the Kal (Kool) River. It is a relic of the Safavid era. Currently 33 arches remain to be seen of this bridge.

Hindu Temple is one of the remarkable historical monuments in Bandar Abbas which is located on Imam Khomeini Street, across from the marketplace. The building was constructed in 1310 AH (1892 AD) during the reign of Mohammad Hassan Khan Sa'd-ol-Malek, the then ruler of Bandar Abbas, through the...

The same lies like an oyster shell amidst the waters of the Persian Gulf, covering an area of 41.9 sq. km. Hormoz Island is located to the southeast of Bandar Abbas and lies within 10 nautical miles from it.

This village is located 39 km. to the south west of Qeshm city and is on the coastal area, and Hormoz Strait is to its south. It has a warm and dry climate. Historical vestiges near this village are, the Leit or Khalesi Dam which lies 4 km. north west of the Dirastan Village. The Guran Dam in the...

There is a salt dome 3 kilometers from the north western side of Siaho and its main part is made of salt and there are very long salt caves in it. Salt dissolution forms are formed in the dome in various shapes. The salt dome of Khrsyn Siaho has exquisite views – especially the salt waterfall,...

Suru Ancient Quarter is located in Bandar-e Abbas and in the central part of Bandar-e Abbas County in Hormozgan Province and is one of the sights in Hormozgan in the southern side of Iran. Suru Quarter is in the western side of Bandar-e Abbas. Numerous coins from Sassanid, Safavid and Qajar eras...

Jemeh Mosque of Bandar Abbas, also known as Delgosha Mosque, is located in Bandar Abbas City, Hormozgan Province, and it is one of the most important religious monuments of this province. This monument lies around the corner of Telaqani (Saheli) Boulevard and Jameh Mosque of Bandar Abbas Street. It...