Haj Fath Ali Beig (Pamenar) School – Semnan

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...

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...

This ancient water mill is one of the most important, largest and beautifully structured water mill in the city of Semnan. From the architectural point of view, it has been structured to suit desert conditions and thereby this is in the traditional form, with a huge conical dome, rounded stairs...

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...

Arg Gate in Semnan is located in Semnan City. The monument is the northern gate and the only remaining part of Semnan Arg which was built ate the time of Bahman Mirza Baha al-Dowleh, son of Fathali Shah Qajar. The inscription on it shows that the building was finished in 1302 at the time of Naser...

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.

This caravansary is located in the village of Lasjerd of Semnan, and is a structure related to Shah Abbas Safavid I. It has two porches and a large courtyard with 24 rooms or chambers around it. The two porches are situated to the east and west of the structure and these are connected to the...

The same is situated on an elevation, 18 km. from Semnan. This mausoleum is that of the offspring or (two sons) of the Prophet Noah (AS). The structure comprises of a tomb, which is square in shape with a latticed worked wooden chest on it. The dome of mausoleum is conical and simple in structure....

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 structure and the date of construction.

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...

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 northern and eastern doors are arched and...

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...