Qazvin Attractions

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 ...

Gazerkhan Village – Qazvin

The Gazerkhan Village is one of the reputed villages in the Alamoot region of Qazvin. The village has four plane trees in the village square dating to a thousand years of age. To the south of the square, connected to each other is a mosque and ...

Shahrood River – Qazvin

The Shahrood River originates from southern foot of Alborz and consists of two major branches called the Taleqan and Alamoot River. These two rivers join together in the northwest of the Shirkooh village. The river flows from east to west and ...

Khar Rood River – Qazvin

This river originates from the skirts of Qareh Daq Mountains near the (Sejas Rood village), and after gaining water from various streams finally join the Rood-e-Shour to the west of Kharaqan after crossing the main Qazvin-Hamadan Road. Here, the ...

Avan Summit – Qazvin

This 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 ...

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 ...

Ab-e-Torsh Va Larzan Mineral Water Springs ...

These springs are located at 45 kilometers from the Qazvin-Rasht Road. The water of these two springs are of gaseous ferrous sulfate type.

Sheikhol Islam (Masoudieh) School and Mosque ...

The same is situated in the Shohada Avenue of Qazvin. It was constructed under the orders of one of the Turkaman chieftains named as, Amir Aqasi. This structure was renovated in the year 1321 AH. and was converted into a mosque and school. The ...

Sanjideh Mosque – Qazvin

This ancient and small mosque is located on the Rey-Qazvin locality. The ceiling of the same is conical and extremely elevated. Within the mosque is of tile worked epigraph denoting hymn or prayers pertaining to Hazrat Ali (AS). In the center of the ...

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 ...

Payqambarieh – Qazvin

This mausoleum is to the east of the Payqambarieh Avenue of Qazvin. It is believed that four personalities (the Messengers of the Almighty) are laid to rest here. Internally the structure is square in shape and its cornices are made of ...

Panjeh Ali Mosque – Qazvin

The same is a relic of the Safavid era and is located in the Peyqambarieh avenue of Qazvin. Within the mosque is a covered area with an arched ceiling constructed of brick. The cornices on the surrounding walls and ten columns in the center are ...

Imamzadeh Najmedin – Qazvin

The above mentioned is located in the Bekandi village of Qazvin and is a quadrilateral structure. Till the height of 4 m. its walls are covered with black and green colored slabs of stones fortified with mortar. Above 4 m. height, the quadrilateral ...

Imamzadeh Kamal – Qazvin

The same lies in one of the rural areas of Qazvin, known as Zia Abad. The structure is a hexagon with a conical dome, and is constructed of brick. The dome is based on a hexagonal foundation, and the lower section of the dome is cylindrical. From ...

Imamzadeh Fazlollah – Qazvin

The said lies at a distance of 200 m. from the Farsjan village of Qazvin. The structure from the external view is rectangular and comprises of two sections, the mausoleum and a porch. The latter is constructed of sun-dried bricks and clay. The upper ...

Imamzadeh Esmaeil – Qazvin

The said is near the Shohada Avenue in Qazvin, and is a brick structure. The premises comprise of a northern and southern courtyard. Its porch to the southern side has tile work on the upper segment of its entrance. To both sides of the porch are ...

Imamzadeh Bibi Sakineh – Qazvin

This tomb is located in the midst of the ruins of Sonqor Abad (old sector). The tomb comprises of two parts, i.e., the main shrine and the porch. The shrine is quadrangle in shape, and to the four sides of the structure are embedded arches which ...

Imamzadeh Ameneh Khatoon – Qazvin

This tomb is located in the Panbeh Reeseh locality of Qazvin, and the structure is an octagon. Each side has a vaulted false arch. With the help of supports from amidst these arches, an octagonal dome takes shape, which spreads out on the ceiling. ...

Imamzadeh Abdollah – Qazvin

This brick structure lies in the midst of the cemetery of Farsjan Village. Externally the structure is similar to an octagon and the base of the dome rests on this octagon. The upper portion of the dome is beautifully adorned. Internally this ...

Imamzadeh Ali – Qazvin

The above mentioned is located in the Shekarnab village of Qazvin. The structure is an octagonal one, with a rectangular skylight on each side. Within the structure there are two windows with colored panes. Its flooring is of "wind and cloud" ...

Alnabi Mosque – Qazvin

The same is a remnant of the Safavid period, but was renovated during the Qajar era. The courtyard is rectangular with a large pool in the center. To each of the four sides of the structure of the mosque is an elevated porch and two lateral or side ...

Yaleh Gonbad Dome – Qazvin

The same was constructed on elevation, at 37 km. of the Qazvin-Rasht Road. In its construction some materials such as brick and slabs of stones were used. The construction of the dome is round and in its external facade there is five projections in ...

Vazir Inn – Qazvin

The structure is a two storeyed one in the vicinity of the Vazir Bazarche and opposite Qeisarieh. The lower floor has a vast courtyard with chambers on the four sides. The chambers of the upper floor have wooden doors. Besides which spectacular ...

Shah Abbasi Bridge – Qazvin

The said bridge lies en route from Qazvin to Bo'inn Zahra. The bridge has three arches, two of which are larger. These arches are pointed. The center of the bridge lies on a higher level than the sides. Its lower segments and base are constructed of ...

Sasan Castle (Large Tomb) – Qazvin

The same is situated in the heights of a hillock, in the Tarom village of the township of Takestan. From the three sides it has a steep gradient, thus gaining access to this structure is difficult. The structure is like an octagonal tower, and ...

Sardar-e-Kuchak Water Reservoir – ...

This water reservoir is opposite to the mosque and school of Sardar in Qazvin. The reservoir has 37 steps with plinths of stone and 4 water taps. The ceiling of which has 4 domes and 4 air ventilators .The external facade of the structure is adorned ...

Samiran Castle, Tarom Village – Qazvin

The said is located on a rocky elevation. Currently only some sections of its ramparts are left to be seen. According to the narration of Naser Khosrow, the said castle had three ramparts within each other. Presently the most intact portion is its ...

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 ...

Sadr-e-Jahan (Imamzadeh Abazar) Tomb – ...

The same is located in elevations to the north east of Qazvin. This is a mountainous vicinity with an extremely pleasant climate. From the internal, the mausoleum is a quadrangle, and its lower section is covered with four columns. The sepulcher is ...

Sa’dieh (Sa’dol Saltaneh) Inn ...

This caravansary is located in Imam Khomeini Avenue of Qazvin and was constructed by Sa'dol Saltaneh in the Qajar period. The same is a single structure, with a vast courtyard and chambers surrounding it. The ceilings are of the traditional Yazdi ...

Ra’isol Mojahedin Tomb – Qazvin

The said tomb is that of Mirza Hassan, a freedom fighter in the Constitutional Revolutionary Movement. He aided the liberal forces of Gilan in overtaking Tehran. This two storeyed rectangular structure is located in the Qazvin-Karaj Road. The tower ...

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., ...

Navizar Shah Castle – Qazvin

The same is located on a mountain in northeast of the Garm Rood Village. The remnants of this structure are a few chambers and rooms, the main building and a part of its wall. In this area, ruins of other towers and castles such as Ilan, Sefidar ...

Mohammad Zaman Khan-e-Reshvand Castle ...

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 ...

Mohammad Abad Khoreh (Khorheh) Caravansary ...

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 ...

Lambasar Castle – Qazvin

The said castle is one of the magnificent structures of the province with the two rivers of Lomehdan and Mineh flowing on the two sides of it. From three sides, that is in the eastern, southern and northern directions, this castle prolongs towards ...

Kharaqan Tomb Towers – Qazvin

These towers are located at a distance of 1 km. from the Hesar Armani village, and within 32 km. of the Qazvin - Hamadan Road. The same are close to one another, though they are located in a vast vicinity. The eastern tower is octagonal with round ...

Kafar Gonbad Dome – Qazvin

This octagonal dome is located in the village of Niraq .The plinth of the construction is made of stone, and other parts are of brick. In the middle of three sides of it there are three doorways or entrances. The arches of northern and western ...

Kabir Jame’ Mosque Water Reservoir ...

This reservoir is to the north of the Kabir Jame' Mosque of Qazvin. It dates back to the late 11th century AH. An inscription in the structure has been carved on a marble tablet in the Nasta'liq script.

Hamdollah Mostowfi Tomb – Qazvin

The said lies in the Panbeh Reeseh locality of Qazvin, and is also reputedly known as the tall dome. Hamdollah Mostowfi who was a honored geographer came from a famed family of Mostowfian dynasty. He was born in the year 680 AH. in the city of ...

Haji Reza Inn – Qazvin

The same is a double storyed structure. Its beautifully designed ceilings have made it to appear similar to an arcade. To the north of this caravansary is a vicinity known as Shotor Khan and the loading area. Presently the chambers of the structure ...

Haj Kazem Water Reservoir – Qazvin

This reservoir is located in Tabriz Avenue. It has 37 steps cut out of stone as well as two water taps. It has a flat roof. In the past there were four air-vents but today there is only one. The air vent and entrance of the structure is adorned with ...

Chehel Sotune Edifice – Qazvin

This historical building is a remnant of the Safavid era. It is located in the midst of a garden, and has two storeys with a large hall. In the past and times of glory, the doors of the building were adorned with inlaid works, its corridors with ...

Barajin Tower – Qazvin

This tower is located in a site 12 km. north of Qazvin, and has a wonderful panorama as well as a pleasant climate. The Barajin Tower is on an elevation. The foundation of the tower rests on an octagonal platform with eight semi circular pillars ...

Alamoot Castle – Qazvin

The said structure is situated in the heights, surrounding by gigantic precipices and deep crevices. The only means of access to this castle is by a narrow trail to its north. The Alamoot Castle has an eastern and western sector, each of which ...

Chehel Sotoun Palace – Qazvin

Chehel Sotoun Mansion or Pavilion is one of the important monuments of Safavid period in Qazvin located in the center of Qazvin City, south of Sabzeh Meidan (Azadi Sqaure) in a large garden. It is the only kiosk left from the royal palace complexes ...

Heidarieh Mosque – Qazvin

Heidarieh Mosque with beautiful moldings is one of the greatest architectural monuments in Iran. There is no exact information regarding its construction date. This mosque is probably the mosque that was called Ashab-e Abu Hanifeh Jameh by Hamdollah ...

Jameh Mosque – Qazvin

Jameh Mosque of Qazvin or Atigh Jameh Mosque or the Great Jameh Mosque is one of the greatest mosques in Iran and the oldest jameh mosque in Iran. Its primary building was built on a fire temple from Sassanid era (the fire temple was in the southern ...

Caravanserai of Sa’d al-Saltaneh ...

Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh was built at the instigation of Sa'd al-Saltaneh (died in 1907 AD), the then Qajar governor of Qazvin. This caravanserai has a very beautiful historical area which is currently the biggest urban caravanserai complex ...