Haj Fath Ali Beig (Pamenar) School – Semnan

Fronted with splendid blue tiling and filled with dazzling mirror-mosaics, this mostly contemporary imamzadeh just off the bazaar entombs Yahya bin Musa Kazim, one of the brothers of the eighth imam. The men's side prayer hall is floored in jade-green soapstone and the graves of martyrs from the...

This mosque was constructed in the 1st century AH. on the site of the ruins of an ancient fire-temple. Evidences can be noted here from the Mongol and Teimoorid periods. Its tall brick made porch on the western side of the courtyard, was constructed under the orders of a minister Khajeh Shamseddin...

This spring is located 6 km. west of Lasjerd village of Semnan. It comprises of two springs. The water from these springs are used for bathing purposes and for the treatment of headaches, eye aches, allergy and jaundice.

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...

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.

This bath is located in Imam Khomeini Ave., Molla Qazvini Street of Semnan. There is a strong possibility that this is a relic of the 10th century AH. The bath is comprised of three sections, the cloak-room or (Sarbeeneh), the hot house or (Garm Khaneh) and the reservoir or (Khazeeneh or Khazineh)...

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 come up on these ruins. In the excavations made, a...

The said is one of the beautiful water reservoirs in the area and is in the vicinity of a textile factory. This structure was built in the year 1931 by Haj Ali Naqi Kashani, a trader of great repute. Its doorway is beautifully adorned with intricate brick work with a rounded brick made roof. This...

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.

Semnan's cross-shaped covered-bazaar marks the old heart of the city. While far less extensive than the great bazaars of Kerman or Tabriz, there is plenty of 19th-century vaulting and the north-south section (bisected by Imam Khomeini St) links two log-pillared takiyeh (three-storey tall covered...

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...

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...