Qom (Ghom) Attractions
Handicrafts and Souvenirs – Qom
In Qom province and more so in its rural areas handicrafts play an important part. Even though today it is to a lesser degree, but is still a means of earning a livelihood. The most important of these handicrafts are: carpets, brick and ceramic ...
Siyah Rood (Qarah Chay) River- Qom
This river takes its source in the wetlands of Haft Emarat, Bollaq Jak, Abbas Abad and Panjeh Ali in the borders of Arak, before flowing into the township of Arak. After irrigating lands here, and following an east-west direction, it enters the ...
Palangabi (Palang Abi) Mountain – Qom
The same with a height of about 3,154 m. is situated at a distance of 48 km. southwest of Qom. Various rivers such as the Ravanj, Dareh Baq and Azna take their sources here. The Palangan mountains join the Qaleaq summits from the east.
Larha Mountain – Qom
The said mountain reaches a height of 3,109 m. and is located at a distance of 51 km. south of Qom. The Vasnoveh River gains a major portion of its water in this vicinity.The Lar mountains joins the Gorge Mountains in southwest.
Kehak Cave – Qom
This historical cave is one of the beautiful caves of the province and is situated 30 km. south of Qom. The same accounts as one of the archaeological and natural relics of this province. This cave has many spectacular and interesting features.
Kavir (Desert) National Park and Wildlife ...
A section of Qom province, specially the vicinity of the Qamar Rood village lies within the limits of the National Desert Park. The same is almost a virgin area, with valuable specimens of wildlife and various herbal species in the country. The ...
Hozeh Soltan Lake – Qom
The said lake covers an area of approximately 2,400 sq.km. and is located to the east of the township of Qom. This lake is reputedly known by the names of Saveh, Qom and Shahi Lake. The length and width of the same is about 80 km. and 30 km. ...
Desert Attractions – Qom
The province of Qom is located along the western part of the desert, and a section of the Kavir (Desert) National Park is within the limits of this province. This characteristic has created a special background in respect to the said vicinity and is ...
Sheikh Aba Salat Mausoleum – Qom
The same lies to the north east of Qom, and adjoins the former gateway of Ray. The brick made mausoleum is simple in style and a relic of the Safavid era. It is situated in the corner of a large vicinity, and is said to be the tomb of one of the ...
Imamzadeh Soltan Mohammad Sharif – Qom
This tomb belong to one of the descendants of the 4th Imam of the Shiite sect, is situated in a locality by the same name, and near the Qal'eh Gateway of the city. This structure was a fine example of the architectural effects of the 9th and ...
Imamzadeh Soleiman – Qom
This Imamzadeh is the burial site of one of the descendants of Imam Sajad (AS) and is situated at a distance of 2 km. north of the village of Sarom Abad and 26 km. south east of Qom. Externally, the structure is made of stone and gypsum, and at a ...
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Zakaria – Qom
Between the villages of Issa Abad and Maidanak of Khalajestan, flows a small river which has a small dam constructed by brick, gypsum and cobbled stones alongside. This dam is the foundation of the Imamzadeh that has been constructed on it. From ...
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Ahmad Qasem – Qom
The above mentioned is near the Qal'eh Gateway of the city to the south east of Qom. This is a relic of the Ali Safi household, and on the whole is an example of the unique and spectacular plaster-work which was at its peak during the said period. ...
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Abu Ahmad – Qom
The said structure is on the outskirts of the gateway of Ray, and to the north east of Qom. The same accounts as a very ancient vestige of the city of Qom, and is the tomb of one of the descendants of Hazrat Ali (AS). This structure underwent ...
Imamzadeh Shah Hamzeh – Qom
Shahzadeh Hamzeh is the offspring of Moosa Ebne Ja'far and the sibling of Imam Reza. This Imamzadeh is located in the Old Square of Qom and is highly honored by the inhabitants. This structure has a very interesting plan. Its entrance doors of the ...
Imamzadeh Shah Ebrahim – Qom
This structure is situated in the pastures of Shah Ebrahim, 24 km. from Qom, and the present structure is related to the Safavid age. The dome rises to a height of 7 m. and is adorned with turquoise colored tiles. The entrance of the mausoleum is ...
Imamzadeh Moosa Mobarqeh – Qom
Imamzadeh Moosa Mobarqeh is the offspring of Hazrat Imam Mohammad Taqi (AS), who lived in Qom in the year 256 AH. His sisters also migrated to the city and were deceased here. They were laid to rest alongside the sacred tomb of Hazrat Ma'soomeh ...
Imamzadeh Ma’soomeh – Qom
The same is in the Kehak Qahestan village, and at a distance of 24 km. from Qom. The present structure was constructed by the efforts of Shah Begum, the daughter of Shah Esmail. The said is the tomb of one of the descendants of Imam Moosa Kazem ...
Imamzadeh Esmaeil (Shahzadeh Esmaeil) ...
The same is located on the skirts of Bidqan, at a distance of 18 km. from Qom. It is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites of the province. This is the mausoleum of three personalities being, Shahzadeh Esmaeil and his offspring Hamzeh and Shahzadeh ...
Imamzadeh Ahmad-ebne Eshaq – Qom
The same is related to the early 8th century AH. It is an octagonal structure with a conical dome. The porch was added to the building in the Qajar era. The adornments of the mausoleum are equivalent in rank to other known remnants of the ...
Razavieh School – Qom
According to historical facts, the same was the lodging of the 8th Imam of the Shiites during the presence of His Holiness to the city of Qom. The area near this vicinity is famously known as the Shah-e-Khorassan locality. On the premises of this ...
Qom Bazaar – Qom
The archaic bazaar of Qom comprises of two sectors, the old and new ones. The old segment with its valuable surrounding structures lies to the east of Taleqani Avenue, prolonging from the limits of Paminar towards the north. The new sector of bazaar ...
Qiasieh Religious Science School – Qom
The above mentioned school is located near the old square of the city, and due to the renovation and development of the city, is situated in Azar Avenue. The structure of this school is related to the early mid 9th century (830 AH.). The facade ...
Qom Rood (Qarah Tappeh) Hill – Qom
The Qarah Tappeh Qom Rood hill lies at a distance of 23 km. northeast of the city of Qom, and to the southwest of the Qom Rood Village. According to the present evidences, the primary settlement in Qom Rood plains dates back to the 8th or 6th ...
Qal’eh Sangi Caravansary – Qom
The same is located on the Qom-Ray Road, 35 km. to the northwest of Qom. This caravansary has been planned on a four-porch style. The structure is mainly of stone and dates to the Safavid era. This disintegrated structure has four semi-circular ...
Pasangan Caravansary – Qom
This caravansary is en route between Qom and Kashan. The same is a valuable relic of the 13th century AH.
Mahd-e-Oliya Tomb – Qom
Mahd-e-Oliya was the mother of Shah Abbas I. Her active presence in disposing and appointing officials as well as other affairs of the court is a stated fact. The mausoleum is situated to the west and rear of that of Mohammad Shah. This structure is ...
Jahangir Khan School – Qom
The same is located in the eastern section of the city, and is a school of the Safavid era. The structure went under repair during the Qajar period, thence it came to be known by the same name. Though this school is small, it is one of the reputed ...
Imam Khomeini House – Qom
The said house in the city of Qom is a simple double storeyed structure, along with a basement and a south-facing courtyard. The hall to the east was the venue of speeches by the Imam when he was residing there. The building dates to the early ...
Haj Qoli Khan House – Qom
This house is in the old network of the city of Qom, in a locality reputedly known as Chaharmardan. According to its structural characteristics and information obtained from the former tenants, this structure is related to the late Qajar period. But ...
Feizieh Religious Science School – Qom
The said is one of the famous centers of theology related to the Shiite sect. This school took the place of the already established 'Astaneh School' in the mid 13th century, the same was founded in the Safavid era. The school has four porches and ...
Fathali Shah Tomb – Qom
The tomb of Fathali Shah is situated to the north of the old courtyard. This vault was repaired in the year 1245 AH., under his instructions. Its dome is an irregular octagon, and during the reign of Naseredin Shah the adornments of mirror work was ...
Aveh Caravansary – Qom
This caravansary is located to the south of the Qom-Saveh Road. This brick structure, related to the Saljuqi era, and was planned on a four porch basis. In the four corners of the courtyard of the same are four chambers with arched ceilings, but ...
Ali-ebne Babvaih Qomi Tomb – Qom
The same is located to the east of the old cemetery of Babelan which is to the east of the Eram avenue. This is the tomb of Abol Hassan Ali Ebnal Hossein Ebne Babvaih Qomi (date of demise 329 AH.). The said is the father of Sheikh Saduq. The ...
500 Years Old Cypress Tree – Qom
within 6 km. to the east of Qom, and near the tomb of Hadi Gorgabi Jamkaran is a cypress tree. The same is also famously known as the Hadi Mehdi cypress. Being 500 years old, is to the girth of 3 m. and rises to an elevation of 13 m.
Pol-e-Dalak Caravansary – Qom
This Caravansary is near a bridge built on the Garah Chai River at conjunction of the same with Qom Rood River. This bridge was built in order to connection between Qom and Mashad.
Holy Shrine of Lady Fatima Masumeh – ...
Hadrat Fatemeh Ma'sumeh was born in Medina in early 173 AH (789 AD). Her father was Mūsá ibn Ja‘far al-Kāzim, the seventh Shiite Imam, and his mother was Najmah who was known as "Tahereh" (chaste) because she led a chaste decent life. Hadrat ...
Timche of the Carpet Bazaar – Qom
It was registered in the list of Iran's National Heritage August 2, 1997 under the registration number of 1902. This arcade is considered as largest Zarbi Arch in Iran. This monument was designed and built by Master Hasan Qomi, also known as ...
Jamkaran Mosque – Qom
Jamkaran Holy Mosque stands 6 kilometers from Qom religious city. The mosque is attributed to Sheikh Hassan ibn Muthlih Jamkarani, over one thousand years ago, who claimed that he had met Muhammad al-Mahdi, the twelfth Shiite Imam, and Imam Mahdi ...
Darvazeh Kashan Domes – Qom
Tombs in Bagh-e Gonbad-e Sabz are related to the historical eras after Islam in the eighth century and are located in Qom, on Enghelab Street, on the corner of Golzar Shohada. This monument was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments ...
Palang Darreh Protected Area – Qom
Palang Darreh Protected Area is located in the south western side of Qom Province (on Salafchegan-Neyzar Road) and 50 kilometers from Qom County. Appropriate vegetation and accessible and abundant water have made a suitable habitat for different ...
Azam Mosque of Qom – Qom
Azam Mosque of Qom (The great mosque of Qom) is one of the spectacular relics of Qom which was established by the hands and efforts of Ayat Allah Ol-Ozma Broujerdi in Dhu al-Qi'dah 11th of 1374, equal to Tir 21st of 1333 (July 12th, 1954) (Imam ...
Historical House of Zand – Qom
This historical mansion is located in the Chehar Mardan neighborhood and the alley leading to this mansion is Gozar Qal’eh, which considering the form and the materials used in the construction, it belongs to the Qajar era. In other words, it is ...
Yazdan Panah House of Qom – Qom
Yazdan Panah’s house is located in the cotton garden neighborhoods of Qom, and it is from the late Qajar and Early Pahlavi eras. Yazdan Panah’s house of Qom has an outstanding Iranian architecture design. This building is located near the ...
Hovz-e Soltan Lake – Qom
Have you ever heard of a natural mirror? Hovz-e (pond) Sultan salt lake which is also known by the name of Saveh Qom Lake and Shahi Lake is located in Qom province. This lake is the largest salt lake of Iran which when rain falls, because of its ...
Qom Jame Mosque – Qom
Jame Mosque of Qom or the ancient central mosque is one of the old mosques of Qom town. This town is located in the center of Qom town and it is a set of buildings constructed in different eras. The central mosque of Qom has various spectacular ...
Emam Hasan Asgari Mosque of Qom – Qom
After As’arians came to Qom, they destroyed Qom’s fire temple and instead established a mosque in this town which in fact was the first mosque of this town. Since old times, people of Qom believed that a part of today’s mosque was ...
Veshnavah Cave – Qom
Kahak district is one of the mountain areas located in the south of Qom province and most of the country villages of this province are located in this area. These villages are considered among the most beautiful villages of Iran because of their ...
Molla Sadra House Kahak – Qom
The historical house of Molla Sadra in Kahak is a valuable remnant of the residency of this scientist in Qom. Molla Sadra’s house is built out of adobe, mud mortar, and its ceiling is built with wooden rafters. It has a pleasurable and old space ...