About Marand
Marand is a city in and the capital of Marand County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran.Marand is among major cities in the province. It is located in the north-west of capital of the province Tabriz. Sheikh Usman Marandi was one of the most famous inhabitants of Marand. Marand has been known by various names in history, such as Maryana, Mandagarana, and Maranda. The history of the town goes back to the pre-Islamic era.
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Marand Jame’ Mosque – Marand
Most probably originally this mosque was a fire-temple in Sassanian era. Due to upheavals this fire-temple was converted into a church. After the victory of the Muslims, the same was changed into a mosque in the 3rd century AH. This mosque has ...
Dugijan Cave and Village – Marand
Marand Couty is one of the beautiful counties in east Azerbaijan province, and it is located in distance of 60 kilometers from northwest of Tabriz. Dogijan village is one of the marvelous villages of this county that you can reach it after passing ...
Payam Ski Resort (Yam Ski Resort) – Marand
Payam (Yam) is the exemplary touristic and special area of the country. Aside from the fact that this ski resort is located in the mountain area of Mishou Daq, which the ski facilities are used in the ski season, Payam “Yam” village is also a ...
Kharaba Dayirman Waterfall (Asiyab Kharabeh) – Marand
Asiyab Kharabeh waterfall is one of the most spectacular areas in east Azerbaijan, and this waterfall due to ruins of a watermill is known as Asiyab Kharabe (broken watermill).Many small and big waterfalls have been made in Asiyab Kharabe that ...
Zonuzaq Village – Marand
Zonuzaq has been located in Marand County of east Azerbaijan and near Zonuz city. Amidst the mass and density of apricot and apple trees, you can see the view of interesting houses which have been sealed by straw and mud, raised up the hillside ...
Mishoo Mountain – Marand
In this mountainous region the highest peak is 2,855 m. high, standing to the north of the Lake Orumieh and south of the plains of Marand. Its famous peaks are Falak Daqi, Ali Alamdar, Kusababa and Ozun Boel. At northeast of this region, is the ...
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai Yam of Marand – Marand
Payam (former Yam) tourism area in Marand County has significant natural and historical potentials to attract tourists. Payam ski resort, presence of historical Shah Abbasi caravanserai and transit route are among the most serious potential of ...
Bazaar Mosque – Marand
Bazaar Mosque of Marand was known as burying place of Jesus’s wife and during history, it has deformed in process of ethnic and religious struggles and finally it has formed into a mosque.Some believe that it was church from the very ...