This village lies 62 km. southwest of Tabriz and 22 km. south of Oskoo. From the architectural point of views this village is interesting, as the settlements are rocky dating back to the 7th century AH. or even the pre-Islamic period. These ‘houses’ resemble caves, being ‘dug out’ in the mountains and therefore are reputed worldwide. Mineral water in this area is also used for treatment of diseases.
The “Kandowan” word in Kurdish means “like bee hive”. The village created like bee hive. There are various other interesting villages in the province having specific architectural features.
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Tabriz Guildhall – Tabriz
Sa’at Tower also known as Tabriz Municipality Palace is the head office of the municipal government of Tabriz, the capital of East Azarbaijan Province, Iran. The Municipality was built in 1934 as the Tabriz municipal central office. After ...
Chaharminar Mosque or the Grave of Ravvadids Kings – Tabriz
Mausoleum of Ravadi Kings which is called Chahar-Menar is one of the historic places of Tabriz. This old mosque is located in an area with the same name, Chahar-Menar, which is one of the twenty-four sectors of old Tabriz. This name ...
Sahand Mountain – Tabriz
Sahand, is a massive, heavily eroded stratovolcano in East Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran. At 3,707 m (12,162 ft), it is the highest mountain in the province of East Azarbaijan. It is one of the highest mountains in Iranian ...
Tabriz Historic Bazaar – Tabriz
Tabriz has been a place of cultural exchange since antiquity and its historic bazaar complex is one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road. Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex consists of a series of interconnected, covered, brick ...
House of Amir Kabir – Tabriz
Amir Kabir house is one of the historical houses of Tabriz. This two floored house where used to be the residential and partly work place of Amir Kabir is demolished for more than 90 percent and only two plans are left from it, which was renovated ...
Khaqani Park – Tabriz
This small garden honours 12th-century Azeri-Persian poet Shirvani Khaqani and is a favourite haunt of students looking to practise their English.
House of Blourchian – Tabriz
The existence of 800 historical and ancient house in Tabriz city has turned this town into the capital and showcase of historical houses in Iran. Becoming the Darossaltaneh during the era when Abbas Mirza was the crown prince is the reason of the ...
Maqbaratoshoara Tabriz – Tabriz
Maqbarat-o-shoara or the Mausoleum of Poets belongs to poets, mystics and famous people, located in the Surkhab district of Tabriz in Iran. It was built by Tahmaseb Dolatshahi in the mid-1970s while he was the Secretary of Arts and Cultures of East ...
