This castle is located in the northern part of Qazvin. The same was the residence of Mohammad Zaman Khan-e-Reshvand and was constructed by him. Materials utilized in the construction were stone, mortar and gypsum. For the towers colossal stones have been used.
The castle has three quarters, i.e., the internal, external and the servants quarters, bath, mill and stable. The grand external hall of the castle still exists. The large water reservoir of the castle was made of large bricks and still is in use.
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Safa Bath – Qazvin
This bath is located in Molavi Avenue in Qazvin and has two separate chambers for ladies and gents. It was built in 1259 AH. by "Haji Hassan Ebne Haji Abdollah Tabrizy". Around the pool there are four stones in a cupped form, as well as the four ...
Harzavil Village – Qazvin
The ancient village of Harzavil is located between the Loshan Bridge and the Sefid Rood Dam Lake. The houses of this village have been constructed with wood, stone, and clay. Between each row of houses, there is a narrow lane. In front of some of ...
Salehiyeh School and Mosque – Qazvin
The same is located in the Mowlavi Avenue of Qazvin. In the southern section of the structure are sash windows overlooking the courtyard of the school. The structure of the mosque is of brick and its ceiling is covered by brick arches, painted ...
Avan Lake – Qazvin
The Avan peak rises to about 3,750 m. and is located in the Alborz Mountain Range in the north of Roodbar. This summit is also known as Kheshteh Chal. In the south west direction it is connected to the gorge and summit of Sialan, and in northwest ...
Qazvin Gateways – Qazvin
In the past the city of Qazvin had eight gateways. These were reputedly known as the Rast Gateway, Baq-e-Shah, Kooshk, Tabriz, Tehran, Sheikh Abad, Imamzadeh Hassan and Khandaqbar Gateways. Today, only two of these gateways have been remained, i.e., ...
Sardare Ali Qapu – Qazvin
Sar dar-e Ali Qapou (transom of Ali Qapou) is one of the historical and touristic relics of Qazvin town, which is located in the beginning of Sepah ST. –the first street of Iran-. This building was one of the seven entrances to the Safavids’ ...
Aminiha House – Qazvin
Aminiha House and Hosseiniyeh is a beautiful luxurious house in Qazvin which was built in the west of Dezej River by Haj Mohammad Reza Amini, one of wealthy merchants of Qazvin. Later, the river was replaced by Molavi Street in Pahlavi dynasty. ...
Mohammad Abad Khoreh (Khorheh) Caravansary – Qazvin
The same is located on the Qazvin-Bo'inn Zahra Road and is a remnant from the Safavid age. The structure is a five sided one with two circular towers, and a rectangular courtyard. The structure has been constructed on an angular basis, and between ...
