The Qadir Dam and power plant is 25 kilometers to the southwest of Saveh. In addition to irrigation, this dam provides drinking water for the lower regions. This lake and the surrounding lands are one of the regions of tourism during summer and spring.
About Saveh
Saveh is a city in the Markazi Province of Iran. It is located about 100 km southwest of Tehran. Its summers are very hot and dry, while its winters are mild and somewhat rainy.In the 7th century BC it was a stronghold of the Medes. During the Parthian rule of Persia, it was called Saavakineh, and was one of the main hubs of the empire. Main SightsJameh Mosque of Saveh, built by the Seljuks during the 11th century. It includes a ...
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Ardemin Castle – Saveh
At a distance of 56 km. of Saveh-Hamadan Road, and on the southern skirts of the Rahman Mountains, is the verdant village of Ardemin. Amidst the village, and within the residential network and gardens, is a magnificent structure. It comprises of ...
Maidan (Sorkh) Mosque – Saveh
This mosque which is also known as the Red Mosque, is located to the north of the old square of Saveh.It has been named as such because of its adornments and epigraphs. This structure is a remnant of the Saljuqi period, and comprises of a ...
Aveh Hill – Saveh
The archaeological Aveh hill is in the village of Aveh within 10 km. of Saveh. From this vicinity vestiges such as earthenware generally from the pre-Islamic and post Islamic era have been discovered.
Aqdash Cave – Saveh
This cave is located in the mountains to the north of the Aqdash Village, in the Nobaran district of Saveh. In this cave, there are drawings showing human beings hunting animals. In this respect, this cave bears archaeological importance.
Jameh Mosque of Saveh – Saveh
Jameh Mosque of Saveh is among the first mosques built in Iran and Saveh County. It was adorned and refurbished by Iranian artists during different periods in a way that nothing has remained from the initial building of the mosque as e result of the ...
Esmaeilieh Castle – Saveh
The said castle is near the village of Qiz Qaleh, on a rocky mass in the Qarah Daq Mountains, 35 km. southwest of Saveh. All around this castle, with full skill and expertise, some tunnels have been constructed, each of which served as defense ...
Sorkhdeh Historical Bridge – Saveh
This bridge is located to the south of Saveh and at a distance of 13 km. of the Pol Abad Road to Qiz Qaleh to the south west of the Sorkhdeh Village. The same is constructed of brick and mortar.It comprises of 8 arches of roman style. This ...
Imamzadeh Soltan Seyed Eshaq – Saveh
This structure is near the Saveh Jame' Mosque, and comprises of a courtyard, porch and mausoleum. This mausoleum resembles a tower and is a remnant of the 7th century AH. In later centuries some sections have been added to it.Octagonal shaped ...