Top-Rated Historical Monuments in Iran 2024

Moshir Arcade
in Shiraz City

Moshir Arcade

Saraye Moshir, Golshan or Moshir Caravanserai is located near Vakil Bazaar, which is relic of Mirza Abol Hassan Moshir-ol-Molk. This arcade was repaired in 1970. Its rooms have been ... MORE

One of the oldest Bazaars in Iran, A traditional Bazaar in Shiraz.

Holy Defense Museum
in Tehran City

Holy Defense Museum

city: Tehran

Opening Time: Saturday-Thursday (9:00 - 17:00), Friday (11:00 - 17:00) For many in the west, the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war is just a footnote in history. But in Iran the bloody episode ... MORE

Tehran's Holy Defense Museum is a 21-hectare complex focused on the Iran-Iraq War of 1980 to 1988 -- the conflict known in Iran as the "Holy Defense." remembers the eight-year Iran–Iraq War through maps, photos, weapons, letters and intelligence documents from the war.

Maqbarat-o-shoara (Mausoleum of Poets)
in Tabriz City

Maqbarat-o-shoara (Mausoleum of Poets)

city: Tabriz

Maqbaratoshoara or the Mausoleum of Poets belongs to poets, mystics and famous people, located in the Surkhab district of Tabriz in northwestern Iran. Undoubtedly Maqbaratoshoara can ... MORE

Maqbaratoshoara or the Mausoleum of Poets belongs to poets, mystics and famous people, located in the Surkhab district of Tabriz in northwestern Iran. Undoubtedly Maqbaratoshoara can be seen as a symbol of culture and literary of this land. Because it comprises more than 400 tombs of poets, mystics, ...

Eynali Mountain
in Kabudrahang (Kabudarahang) City

Eynali Mountain

city: Kabudrahang (Kabudarahang)

Eynali is a mountain range to the north east of Tabriz (East Azarbaijan province). The range has a couple of peaks including Eynali, Halileh, Pakeh-Chin, Bahlul with Dand being the ... MORE

Eynali is a mountain range to the north east of Tabriz (East Azarbaijan province). The range has a couple of peaks including Eynali, Halileh, Pakeh-Chin, Bahlul with Dand being the highest. It has red soil and can be seen from everywhere in Tabriz. There is a tomb at the top of the mountain believed ...

Mir-Fatah Ice-Pit (Mir Fattah Ice Chamber)
in Malayer City

Mir-Fatah Ice-Pit (Mir Fattah Ice Chamber)

city: Malayer

Mir-Fattah Ice Chamber (Mirfatah Ice Place, Yakhchal-e-Mirfattah or Mir Fattah Ice Pit) This relic is from the Qajar period and its founder is Mir Fatah. The structure is constructed ... MORE

Mir-Fattah Ice Chamber (Mirfatah Ice Place, Yakhchal-e-Mirfattah or Mir Fattah Ice Pit) This relic is from the Qajar period and its founder is Mir Fatah. The structure is constructed of brick and is a dome like shape and located on the Panzdah Shahrivar boulevard on the way from Malayer to Borujerd ...

Besh Qardash Monument and mineral spring
in Bojnurd City

Besh Qardash Monument and mineral spring

city: Bojnurd

Besh Qardash spring or in other words "five brothers" spring is 8 km. south of Bojnurd (in North Khorasan Province) and to the east of the Bojnurd-Esfarayen Road. It is narrated that ... MORE

Besh Qardash spring or in other words "five brothers" spring is 8 km. south of Bojnurd (in North Khorasan Province) and to the east of the Bojnurd-Esfarayen Road. It is narrated that five brothers have disappeared at this place. The water of this spring is high in mineral content, is good for helping ...

Izadkhast Castle
in Abadeh City

Izadkhast Castle

city: Abadeh

the ruins of Izadkhast ancient castle are at a distance of 141 km from Esfahan. In this castle small houses and narrow alleys dating back to the Sassanian period can still be distinguished. ... MORE

the ruins of Izadkhast ancient castle are at a distance of 141 km from Esfahan. In this castle small houses and narrow alleys dating back to the Sassanian period can still be distinguished. The sqaure building which in the Sassanian era was supposed to be a fire temple and praying quarter was later ...

Historical Ice-Pits
in Semnan City

Historical Ice-Pits

city: Semnan

These places were storage compartments for ice in the winter season, so as to be used during the hot summer months. The most important of which are named as, ice house of Atashgah ... MORE

These places were storage compartments for ice in the winter season, so as to be used during the hot summer months. The most important of which are named as, ice house of Atashgah locality, Biabanak ice house, (village of Biabanak), Khazaneh ice house (Garmeh Village of Semnan), ice house of Mian Abad ...

Astaneh Old Sector
in Qom City

Astaneh Old Sector

city: Qom

In this quarter or sector of Qom, which is one of the historical localities, the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Ma'soomeh (AS) is located. In the same vicinity there is the large and small ... MORE

In this quarter or sector of Qom, which is one of the historical localities, the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Ma'soomeh (AS) is located. In the same vicinity there is the large and small cemetery of Arg, houses to its west, a small bazaar, the water reservoir of Seyed Arab, the houses of Amin-ol-Soltani and ...

Wind Trappers (Ventilation hafts)
in Yazd City

Wind Trappers (Ventilation hafts)

city: Yazd

One of the distinctive features of the cities of Yazd province which discriminate it from other cities, is the existence of various wind trappers. Most of them belong to old residential ... MORE

One of the distinctive features of the cities of Yazd province which discriminate it from other cities, is the existence of various wind trappers. Most of them belong to old residential houses. On the other hand majority of urban reservoirs and mosques also have wind trapper. In other words the same ...

Naqareh Khanehs
in City

Naqareh Khanehs

In the province of Kohkiluyeh Va Boyer Ahmad, remnants such as Naqareh Khaneh can still be observed. The said are relics from the pre-Islamic era in Iran. The distinct period when ... MORE

In the province of Kohkiluyeh Va Boyer Ahmad, remnants such as Naqareh Khaneh can still be observed. The said are relics from the pre-Islamic era in Iran. The distinct period when the drums would come to sound at sunrise, sunset, and whenever religious anthems were sung. These locations were specially ...

Tribes and Tribal Passageways
in Kerman City

Tribes and Tribal Passageways

city: Kerman

The tribal life-style can be considered as one of the very interesting characteristics of this province, specially so in relation to tourist activities in the province of Kerman. The ... MORE

The tribal life-style can be considered as one of the very interesting characteristics of this province, specially so in relation to tourist activities in the province of Kerman. The tribes of Kerman are in the vicinities of the skirts of the mountains such as Pareez, Kooh Panj, Chehel Tan, Beed Khoon, ...

Naqareh Khanehs
in City

Naqareh Khanehs

In the province of Kohkiluyeh Va Boyer Ahmad, remnants such as Naqareh Khaneh can still be observed. The said are relics from the pre-Islamic era in Iran. The distinct period when ... MORE

In the province of Kohkiluyeh Va Boyer Ahmad, remnants such as Naqareh Khaneh can still be observed. The said are relics from the pre-Islamic era in Iran. The distinct period when the drums would come to sound at sunrise, sunset, and whenever religious anthems were sung. These locations were specially ...

Moayedi Ice-Pit
in Kerman City

Moayedi Ice-Pit

city: Kerman

This is a circular structure made of sun baked bricks and clay. The same resembles a huge dome. This structure located in the city of Kerman, is surrounded by lush greenery and is ... MORE

This is a circular structure made of sun baked bricks and clay. The same resembles a huge dome. This structure located in the city of Kerman, is surrounded by lush greenery and is a site for tourists.

Darvazeh Nou and other historical places
in Tehran City

Darvazeh Nou and other historical places

city: Tehran

Other historical remnants in the province are as follows: Darvazeh Nou or (Darvazeh Mohammadiyeh) in Tehran, Tappeh Meel on the Meel Road (Varamin), (Tappeh means hillock), Tappeh ... MORE

Other historical remnants in the province are as follows: Darvazeh Nou or (Darvazeh Mohammadiyeh) in Tehran, Tappeh Meel on the Meel Road (Varamin), (Tappeh means hillock), Tappeh Kahrizak, Tappeh Komail and Khallariz in Ray, Tappeh Hissarak and Tappeh Qalian in Lavasan, Tappeh Keymir, Tappeh Sarqal'eh ...

Saraan Building
in Tehran City

Saraan Building

city: Tehran

This large edifice is located to the north of the international exhibition grounds and covers an area of 24,500 sq. m. in a vicinity of 100.000 m. The main pavilion is covered by a ... MORE

This large edifice is located to the north of the international exhibition grounds and covers an area of 24,500 sq. m. in a vicinity of 100.000 m. The main pavilion is covered by a large conical dome with a steel framework. The ceiling is of a â€˜Paneledâ€™ type and is placed within 36 m. distance from ...

Sharifkhaneh or Gomrok Arcade
in Isfahan City

Sharifkhaneh or Gomrok Arcade

city: Isfahan

'Aqa Sharif Fadayi' constructed this three storeyed structure in the late Qajar period. Its interesting aspects are the vaulted tile work adorning the chambers and its beautiful paintings ... MORE

'Aqa Sharif Fadayi' constructed this three storeyed structure in the late Qajar period. Its interesting aspects are the vaulted tile work adorning the chambers and its beautiful paintings depicting hunting scenes.

Eshq Ali Sector
in Qom City

Eshq Ali Sector

city: Qom

The Qazi ice house is located here, besides the Lakhast school. This area comprises of streets such as Baq-e-Qazi, Sang Tarasha, Darvisha, and Lab Chal. Then there is the Golshan bath, ... MORE

The Qazi ice house is located here, besides the Lakhast school. This area comprises of streets such as Baq-e-Qazi, Sang Tarasha, Darvisha, and Lab Chal. Then there is the Golshan bath, the Bazazha and Kucheh Tarmini Caravansaries till the Chal Arabistan locality which is included in this sector.

Hashti Building
in Qom City

Hashti Building

city: Qom

The said building is near the mausoleum of Khak Faraj. In the midst of this structure is a well with a hillock on it. There are two theories related to this vicinity. The first is ... MORE

The said building is near the mausoleum of Khak Faraj. In the midst of this structure is a well with a hillock on it. There are two theories related to this vicinity. The first is that the Hajar-ol-Asvad (or the black stone) in Mecca, was transferred from here to the Kaba . The second theory is that ...

Old Mosalla of Mashad
in Mashhad City

Old Mosalla of Mashad

city: Mashhad

This Mosalla was constructed in the year 1087 AH and is located to the east of Mashad. The structure besides its portico and two porches, has a brick made dome decorated with sudorific ... MORE

This Mosalla was constructed in the year 1087 AH and is located to the east of Mashad. The structure besides its portico and two porches, has a brick made dome decorated with sudorific tile works and vaulted plaster works.

Malek-ol-Tojar Arcade
in Isfahan City

Malek-ol-Tojar Arcade

city: Isfahan

This historical road is a relic of the Qajar period and is connected to the bazaar of Kashan by way of large wooden doorways. MORE

This historical road is a relic of the Qajar period and is connected to the bazaar of Kashan by way of large wooden doorways.

Sabaq Arcade
in Isfahan City

Sabaq Arcade

city: Isfahan

The said is a relic of the Qajar era. It is in three floors and has two courtyards. MORE

The said is a relic of the Qajar era. It is in three floors and has two courtyards.

Aminodolleh Arcade
in Kashan City

Aminodolleh Arcade

city: Kashan

This three storeyed building with its grand entrance is an affect of 'Farrokh Khan Qaffari-e-Kashi', (known as Aminodolleh) who completed this structure in the year 1285 AH. MORE

This three storeyed building with its grand entrance is an affect of 'Farrokh Khan Qaffari-e-Kashi', (known as Aminodolleh) who completed this structure in the year 1285 AH.

Covered Passages
in Yazd City

Covered Passages

city: Yazd

One of the noticeable features of the old province of Yazd and many other desert cities in Iran are roofed and covered lanes and passages. The reason behind designing and constructing ... MORE

One of the noticeable features of the old province of Yazd and many other desert cities in Iran are roofed and covered lanes and passages. The reason behind designing and constructing these is to shelter and protect people against heat, harsh sun-shine and hot seasonal winds. In order to further secure ...

Qobol Darahsi Historical Zone
in Ahar City

Qobol Darahsi Historical Zone

city: Ahar

Qobol Darahsi has been located at one km. from Chonab Village of Hourand, opposite the Hashtsar Mountain. It is narrated that this place was the main residential place of Babak Khorram ... MORE

Qobol Darahsi has been located at one km. from Chonab Village of Hourand, opposite the Hashtsar Mountain. It is narrated that this place was the main residential place of Babak Khorram Din. Considering the versatile natural, historical and environmental aspects, visiting this area would be an unforgetful ...

Shekl Shah
in Chaloos (Chalus) City

Shekl Shah

city: Chaloos (Chalus)

In the Bandborideh Pass, a portrait of Naseredin Shah along with other engravings, have been etched on the skirts of the mountains overlooking the Haraz River. This portrait which ... MORE

In the Bandborideh Pass, a portrait of Naseredin Shah along with other engravings, have been etched on the skirts of the mountains overlooking the Haraz River. This portrait which shows the monarch on a horse, surrounded by the courtiers, and the other inscriptions is 8 m. in length. Around the said ...

Chaldran Battle Field
in Chaldran (Siyah Cheshmeh) City

Chaldran Battle Field

city: Chaldran (Siyah Cheshmeh)

This is a reminder of the battle between Iran and the Ottomans in the north east of Siyah Cheshmeh. The historical background in brief is as follows: Sultan Saleem Osmani sent a message ... MORE

This is a reminder of the battle between Iran and the Ottomans in the north east of Siyah Cheshmeh. The historical background in brief is as follows: Sultan Saleem Osmani sent a message to his contemporary Shah Esmail, stating that many of the cities belonging to the Ottoman Empire was in the hands ...

Darvazeh Sangi (Stony Gateway of Khoy)
in Khoy City

Darvazeh Sangi (Stony Gateway of Khoy)

city: Khoy

This gateway or 'darvazeh' is located to the south of the ancient bazaar of Khoy, and was the original gateway of this city to the city of Salmas. Some attribute this relic to the ... MORE

This gateway or 'darvazeh' is located to the south of the ancient bazaar of Khoy, and was the original gateway of this city to the city of Salmas. Some attribute this relic to the Eilkhanian era and some to the Qajar period. The northern side of the gateway is constructed in brick laid out diagonally, ...

Doqooz Peleh Ice pit
in Urmia City

Doqooz Peleh Ice pit

city: Urmia

This water reservoir is in the ancient section of the city called Asqar Khan. It is from the Qajar era and made of gray polished stone. The roof is of brick along with the spring which ... MORE

This water reservoir is in the ancient section of the city called Asqar Khan. It is from the Qajar era and made of gray polished stone. The roof is of brick along with the spring which is also in brick-work.

Abbas Abad Ice-Pit
in Rafsanjan City

Abbas Abad Ice-Pit

city: Rafsanjan

The same is located near the city of Rafsanjan, and the founder of this structure was Haj Aqa Ali Rafsanjani. (The founder of the aggregate of Haj Ali Kermani). This structure comprises ... MORE

The same is located near the city of Rafsanjan, and the founder of this structure was Haj Aqa Ali Rafsanjani. (The founder of the aggregate of Haj Ali Kermani). This structure comprises of a tall rampart with an ice reservoir constructed of sun dried bricks, and also displays decorative affects. This ...

Roodsar Main Square Complex
in Roodsar City

Roodsar Main Square Complex

city: Roodsar

The same is an example of the evolution of architecture during the first decade of the Pahlavi reign. Built according to the western standards by German or Armenian architects, this ... MORE

The same is an example of the evolution of architecture during the first decade of the Pahlavi reign. Built according to the western standards by German or Armenian architects, this aggregate is of importance due to these architectural techniques. Hence it is registered as a national monument by the ...

Alasht Old City Sector
in Savadkuh City

Alasht Old City Sector

city: Savadkuh

The ancient locality of Alasht, 18 km. from Zirab, is the birth place of Reza Khan, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty. The vicinity of Alasht is in a mountainous and forest region. ... MORE

The ancient locality of Alasht, 18 km. from Zirab, is the birth place of Reza Khan, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty. The vicinity of Alasht is in a mountainous and forest region. Here the dwellings are mainly constructed of sun baked bricks, with roofs covered with wood. The birthplace of Pahlavi ...

Kheraf Khaneh
in Shushtar City

Kheraf Khaneh

city: Shushtar

Kheraf Khaneh comprises of a series of crypts which have been made within the rocks on the outskirts of the city. There is a strong possibility that these crypts used to belong to ... MORE

Kheraf Khaneh comprises of a series of crypts which have been made within the rocks on the outskirts of the city. There is a strong possibility that these crypts used to belong to Zoroastrians of the Medes and Parthian eras. According to public opinion, when in past the families were unable to take ...

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