Top Tourist attractions in Zanjan (Update 2024) - Things to Do in Zanjan

Dome of Soltaniyeh
in Zanjan City

Dome of Soltaniyeh

Dome of Soltaniyeh (Gonbad-e Soltanieh) lies south west of the Cohan Dej (Royal citadel). It was constructed during the reign of Soltan Mohammad Khoda Bandeh (Muhammad Khodabandeh, ... MORE

Dome of Soltaniyeh (Gonbad-e Soltanieh) lies south west of the Cohan Dej (Royal citadel). It was constructed during the reign of Soltan Mohammad Khoda Bandeh (Muhammad Khodabandeh, Öljaitü, Oljaito) in the years 704-712 AH. This structure has 8 elevated porticos and about 50 chambers, including ...

Zanjan Old Bazaar
in Zanjan City

Zanjan Old Bazaar

Zanjaan Bazaar is located in the ancient network of the city and consists of two portions such as the Bazaar-e-Bala or upper section and the 'Bazaar-e-Paieen' or 'lower' ... MORE

Zanjaan Bazaar is located in the ancient network of the city and consists of two portions such as the Bazaar-e-Bala or upper section and the 'Bazaar-e-Paieen' or 'lower' section (of the Bazaar). The Bazaar of Zanjan, was inaugurated during the reign of Aqa Mohammad Khan Qajar in the ...

Anthropological Museum (Rakhtshoy khaneh)
in Zanjan City

Anthropological Museum (Rakhtshoy khaneh)

This museum is located in the historical site of the beautiful edifice of the Rakhtshooy Khaneh in the renowned locality of Baba Jamal Charoqi of Zanjan. This is a remnants of the ... MORE

Rakhtshooy Khaneh means a wash-house which is located in the heart of the historical urban area of Zanjan province. It is placed in a densely residential area. People were washing their clothes at this place. Due to the cold weather in winter, Rakhtshooy Khaneh has built for the women of Zanjan province. Currently, this historical monument is known as the Zanjan Anthropological Museum.

Katlah Khor Cave
in Zanjan City

Katlah Khor Cave

Katalehkhor Cave (Katale Khor) is located 140 km. south west of Zanjan, in the southern skirts of the Saqizloo mountains. The inlet to this cave stands 6-8 m. above a dry river. The ... MORE

Katalehkhor Cave (Katale Khor) is located 140 km. south west of Zanjan, in the southern skirts of the Saqizloo mountains. The inlet to this cave stands 6-8 m. above a dry river. The name, Katale Khor, means "mount of the sun". The beauty of this cave is enhanced due to the formation of stalagtites ...

Zolfaqary Edifice
in Zanjan City

Zolfaqary Edifice

The historical complex of the Zolfaqary edifice (Zolfaghari House) is located in the central network of the old part of the Zanjan city. This comprises of the so called interior buildings ... MORE

The historical complex of the Zolfaqary edifice (Zolfaghari House) is located in the central network of the old part of the Zanjan city. This comprises of the so called interior buildings (which mainly sheltered the women of the household and was their domain ), and the 'exterior' section. At ...

Zanjan Jame Mosque
in Zanjan City

Zanjan Jame Mosque

The Jame Mosque and school of Zanjan (Seyyed Mosque) is situated in the old part of the city. The said construction was erected by Abdollah Mirza Dara, or the eleventh offspring of ... MORE

The Jame Mosque and school of Zanjan (Seyyed Mosque) is situated in the old part of the city. The said construction was erected by Abdollah Mirza Dara, or the eleventh offspring of Fathali Shah Qajar in the year (1242 AH.). This historical site is of great value where planning and architectural feats ...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Handicrafts and Souvenirs of Zanjan

Along with other historical and natural attractions of Zanjan province, handicrafts in this province manifest the skill and idea of artists and craftsmen who have displayed the cultural ... MORE

Along with other historical and natural attractions of Zanjan province, handicrafts in this province manifest the skill and idea of artists and craftsmen who have displayed the cultural identity of this land and territory in their crafts. Some of the Zanjan souvenirs are as follow: Handmade Knife, ...

Old Bath in Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Old Bath in Zanjan

In Zanjan province there are a number of ancient public baths which still exist. Due to the unique planning system of those times, these baths gained their water-flow and at the same ... MORE

In Zanjan province there are a number of ancient public baths which still exist. Due to the unique planning system of those times, these baths gained their water-flow and at the same time maintained the heat during cold winters experienced in Zanjan. These baths were built on a lower level than the ...

Imamzadeh Seyed Ibrahim
in Zanjan City

Imamzadeh Seyed Ibrahim

Imamzadeh Seyed Ibrahim is the mausoleum of Ebrahim Bin Moosa Bin Jaffar or Ebrahim Bin Mohammad Ben Abdollah Ben Alhasan Ben Alabas Ben Ali. The structure was renovated and repaired ... MORE

Imamzadeh Seyed Ibrahim is the mausoleum of Ebrahim Bin Moosa Bin Jaffar or Ebrahim Bin Mohammad Ben Abdollah Ben Alhasan Ben Alabas Ben Ali. The structure was renovated and repaired in the year 1971. The dome of which is vaulted or arched internally and displays the 'Sureh-ye-Jomeh' from the ...

Mirzaei Mosque
in Zanjan City

Mirzaei Mosque

Mirzaei Mosque (Mirzaei Najafi Mosque) is located in the 'Lower' bazaar area and has been most probably constructed in the late Safavid era to early Qajar period. This mosque ... MORE

Mirzaei Mosque (Mirzaei Najafi Mosque) is located in the 'Lower' bazaar area and has been most probably constructed in the late Safavid era to early Qajar period. This mosque is divided into two parts named as being the ancient beauty for nocturnal prayers and the 'new' mosque. Two dates ...

Other Historical Mosques in Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Other Historical Mosques in Zanjan

Khanum mosque: This mosque is located in Fakhim-ul-Doleh District and belongs to Qajar era. It doesn’t have any dome and there are two very beautiful minarets. the mosque was built ... MORE

Khanum mosque: This mosque is located in Fakhim-ul-Doleh District and belongs to Qajar era. It doesn’t have any dome and there are two very beautiful minarets. the mosque was built by one of the most powerful women of Iran means Jamileh Khanom daughter of Hussein Qoli Khan Nezam-ul-Edalah(zolfaghari) ...

Villages in Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Villages in Zanjan

Other villages can be named as 'Dah Sheer Oliya' in Ijrud and 'Golabar Sangi' that can be places of interest. MORE

Other villages can be named as 'Dah Sheer Oliya' in Ijrud and 'Golabar Sangi' that can be places of interest.

Zanjan Rood River
in Zanjan City

Zanjan Rood River

AKA: Zanjanrood, Zanjanrud, ZanjanChai and Zanjan-Chay (Persian: زنجان رود - زنجان چای) This river originates from Chaman Soltanieh and the Aq Daq Mountains. After flowing through ... MORE

AKA: Zanjanrood, Zanjanrud, ZanjanChai and Zanjan-Chay (Persian: زنجان رود - زنجان چای) This river originates from Chaman Soltanieh and the Aq Daq Mountains. After flowing through a part of the outskirts of Zanjan and the territory of Chaipareh, together with smaller rivers, joins the Qezel Ozan River ...

Other Rivers in Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Other Rivers in Zanjan

There are many rivers in Zanjan Province and near Zanjan City. Zanjanrood (AKA Zanjān River, Zanjanchai, ZanjanChay), Ijrud in Zanjan, Khorood and Bozinehrood in Khoda Bandeh. and ... MORE

There are many rivers in Zanjan Province and near Zanjan City. Zanjanrood (AKA Zanjān River, Zanjanchai, ZanjanChay), Ijrud in Zanjan, Khorood and Bozinehrood in Khoda Bandeh. and Also Qezel Ozan (Qezel Owzan) forms a part of the two rivers that combine to form the Sefid Rood River, flows eastwards ...

Qezel Ozan
in Zanjan City

Qezel Ozan

Ghezel Ozan river finds its source in the mountains of Kurdestan, and meandering through the winter residing quarters (Qishlaq or Gheshlaagh) of the Afshar terrain, finds its way to ... MORE

Ghezel Ozan river finds its source in the mountains of Kurdestan, and meandering through the winter residing quarters (Qishlaq or Gheshlaagh) of the Afshar terrain, finds its way to the suburbs of Khoda Bandeh. Thereby entering Zanjan province. Qezel Ozan (Qezel Owzan) forms a part of the two rivers ...

Protected Wildlife Zones in Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Protected Wildlife Zones in Zanjan

Due to climatic and geographical variations of this province the flora and fauna adapts itself to these charges. The protected areas of Zanjan province are: The Angooran Protected ... MORE

Due to climatic and geographical variations of this province the flora and fauna adapts itself to these charges. The protected areas of Zanjan province are: The Angooran Protected Area, in the Angooran district covering an area of approximately 111,000 hectares. The Shahrein Protected Area, Located ...

Forests and Plains of Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Forests and Plains of Zanjan

Zanjan province has suitable vegetation regarding pasture. The vicinity of Chaman Soltanieh is one of the most noted here. Unfortunately this province does not have dense forests and ... MORE

Zanjan province has suitable vegetation regarding pasture. The vicinity of Chaman Soltanieh is one of the most noted here. Unfortunately this province does not have dense forests and its forestry areas are sparsely covered or are made up of manually planted trees. In the areas of Tarom-e-Oliya (Upper ...

Zanjan Old Bridges
in Zanjan City

Zanjan Old Bridges

Zanjan province has many old and ancient, historical bridges such as Meer Bahaudin Zanjan (Mir Baha'ddin Bridge) on the Zanjan Rood or Zanjan River (Zanjanrud). The Sandar Bridge ... MORE

Zanjan province has many old and ancient, historical bridges such as Meer Bahaudin Zanjan (Mir Baha'ddin Bridge) on the Zanjan Rood or Zanjan River (Zanjanrud). The Sandar Bridge (Pol-e Sardar) south of the city of Zanjan and the Haj Seyed Mohammad Bridge south east of Zanjan which is a remnant ...

Other Imamzadehs
in Zanjan City

Other Imamzadehs

Other mausoleums of Zanjan province worth mentioning are: Imamzadeh Mohammad, Imamzadeh Ebrahim, Imamzadeh Yahya, mausoleum of Peer Sakineh Khatoon and the Gol mausoleum of Abhar. MORE

Other mausoleums of Zanjan province worth mentioning are: Imamzadeh Mohammad, Imamzadeh Ebrahim, Imamzadeh Yahya, mausoleum of Peer Sakineh Khatoon and the Gol mausoleum of Abhar.

La'l Kan Mountain
in Zanjan City

La'l Kan Mountain

These mountains rise to a height of 3,050 m. and are located south west of the village of Yasti Qaleh (Angooran). These mountains from the north west frontier join up to the Belqeis ... MORE

These mountains rise to a height of 3,050 m. and are located south west of the village of Yasti Qaleh (Angooran). These mountains from the north west frontier join up to the Belqeis Mountains and from the east to the Qizlar Qalehsi Mountains and form a part of the Girkh Bolaq (Chehel Cheshmeh) Mountains.

Other Altitudes and Summits in Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Other Altitudes and Summits in Zanjan

Other peaks or summits are named as, Baba Gildar (west of Halab village, Zanjan), Chaal in the village of Khorjahan Zanjan, Qibleh Daq in the village of Zarin Abad Zanjan. Yaan Balaq ... MORE

Other peaks or summits are named as, Baba Gildar (west of Halab village, Zanjan), Chaal in the village of Khorjahan Zanjan, Qibleh Daq in the village of Zarin Abad Zanjan. Yaan Balaq Daqi Sandan Daqi, Arkan, Sefid and many others.

Other Mineral Water Springs in Zanjan
in Zanjan City

Other Mineral Water Springs in Zanjan

Other hot springs are named as: Garmab Mineral Water Spring, in a section of Ijrud. Hot springs of Abdollah (village) between Zanjan - Tabriz, thermal springs of Qeydar and many others. MORE

Other hot springs are named as: Garmab Mineral Water Spring, in a section of Ijrud. Hot springs of Abdollah (village) between Zanjan - Tabriz, thermal springs of Qeydar and many others.

Halla (The Reputed Ritual)
in Zanjan City

Halla (The Reputed Ritual)

This is similar to a 'Thanks Giving' ceremony after the harvest is collected from the fields in early autumn. In this ritual each rural family saves about 20 sq.m. of his crop (wheat) ... MORE

This is similar to a 'Thanks Giving' ceremony after the harvest is collected from the fields in early autumn. In this ritual each rural family saves about 20 sq.m. of his crop (wheat) on their respective field and harvests the rest. The crop left aside is known as 'Halla' and remains on the field tile ...

Kharmanehsar Cave
in Zanjan City

Kharmanehsar Cave

Kharmanehsar cave (Kharmaneh-Sar) is located in the heights of the Kharmanehsar Mountains in the village of Shah Neshan. A type of granite and white limestone have formed columns and ... MORE

Kharmanehsar cave (Kharmaneh-Sar) is located in the heights of the Kharmanehsar Mountains in the village of Shah Neshan. A type of granite and white limestone have formed columns and hangings (Stalagtites and Stalagmites) very similar to those of a chandelier, suspended from the roof of the cave. Needless ...

Nikpay Caravanserai
in Zanjan City

Nikpay Caravanserai

Nikpey Caravanserai (Nikpay Caravansary) Also known as Shah Abbasi Caravanserai has been nearly destroyed completely and only part of it remains. It reveals the fact of being built ... MORE

Nikpey Caravanserai (Nikpay Caravansary) Also known as Shah Abbasi Caravanserai has been nearly destroyed completely and only part of it remains. It reveals the fact of being built with red brick and from architectural point of view it is a caravansary with four porticos.

Saein Qaleh Hill
in Zanjan City

Saein Qaleh Hill

Saein Ghaleh (Sain Qaleh) hillock is situated within the vicinity of Imamzadeh Yahya (a place of pilgrimage). This tapeh extends to an area of 60m. x 4 m. and stands 4 m. in height. ... MORE

Saein Ghaleh (Sain Qaleh) hillock is situated within the vicinity of Imamzadeh Yahya (a place of pilgrimage). This tapeh extends to an area of 60m. x 4 m. and stands 4 m. in height. The above mentioned area is said to have been a place for human settlement, in three different periods through out the ...

Sanduq Sandaran Mountain
in Zanjan City

Sanduq Sandaran Mountain

Sanduq Sandaran Mountain in Anguran District reach up to a height of 3,298 m. and are located to the south of the village of Alam Kondi in the vicinity of Urbad. MORE

Sanduq Sandaran Mountain in Anguran District reach up to a height of 3,298 m. and are located to the south of the village of Alam Kondi in the vicinity of Urbad.

Vananaq Mineral Water Spring
in Zanjan City

Vananaq Mineral Water Spring

This mineral water spring Also known as Vananagh Hot Spring (Ab-e Garm-e Vananaq) is located between the cities of Zanjan and Mianeh, 21 km from Zanjan (Between Vananaq and Lagahi ... MORE

This mineral water spring Also known as Vananagh Hot Spring (Ab-e Garm-e Vananaq) is located between the cities of Zanjan and Mianeh, 21 km from Zanjan (Between Vananaq and Lagahi Village in Zanjan Province). High in mineral content these waters are good for rheumatoid and nervous disorders.

Chehel Sotoun Mosque
in Zanjan City

Chehel Sotoun Mosque

Chehel Sotoun Mosque which is one of the most important mosques in Zanjan and the most famous Howze Elmiyeh in the Qajar era is located in bazaar of Zanjan. The mosque is in the southeast ... MORE

Chehel Sotoun Mosque which is one of the most important mosques in Zanjan and the most famous Howze Elmiyeh in the Qajar era is located in bazaar of Zanjan. The mosque is in the southeast of Seyed Zanjan Mosque, and is built as a four-balcony style. According to the inscriptions in Chehel Sotoun Mosque, ...

Goljik Historical Cave
in Zanjan City

Goljik Historical Cave

Goljik cave is located in the heights facing the Haj Arah village of Zanjan. At present no road way facilities are provided and the only way to get there is to trek. This large cave ... MORE

Goljik cave is located in the heights facing the Haj Arah village of Zanjan. At present no road way facilities are provided and the only way to get there is to trek. This large cave has come about from limestone deposits. Remnants in these caves date back thousands of years at least 16-30000 years BC. ...

Sarcham Caravanserai
in Zanjan City

Sarcham Caravanserai

Sarcham Caravansary (Sar-Cham Caravanserai) or ancient inn, was one of the most important points in the way of trade and commerce on the route of Ray to Azarbayjan in the 8th century ... MORE

Sarcham Caravansary (Sar-Cham Caravanserai) or ancient inn, was one of the most important points in the way of trade and commerce on the route of Ray to Azarbayjan in the 8th century AH. and was inaugurated during the reign of the Ilkhanan (734 AH.) This so called 'inn' comprises of a central ...

Golabar Historical Mosque
in Zanjan City

Golabar Historical Mosque

Golabar Historical Mosque (Golaber Mosque) is situated in the village of Golabar (Golaber) of Zanjan and consists of a mosque and a Khaneqah. The mosque is a small square structure ... MORE

Golabar Historical Mosque (Golaber Mosque) is situated in the village of Golabar (Golaber) of Zanjan and consists of a mosque and a Khaneqah. The mosque is a small square structure with inscriptions on all sides. The altar of which is constructed of stone and has the sacred names (of the Imams) engraved ...

Abdal Mountain
in Zanjan City

Abdal Mountain

These mountains are to the north of the village of Khorjahan (Angooran) and stands 3,099 m. in height. The Angooran Chay, Takhte Yourd and Darvand Rivers form their sources here. The ... MORE

These mountains are to the north of the village of Khorjahan (Angooran) and stands 3,099 m. in height. The Angooran Chay, Takhte Yourd and Darvand Rivers form their sources here. The southern slopes of these mountains face the village of Argooran, whilst the northern side faces the village of Urbad.

Imamzadeh Yahya
in Zanjan City

Imamzadeh Yahya

Emamzadeh Yahya (Imamzadeh Yahia) is located in Sa'in Qaleh (Saein Ghaleh) of Zanjan. It is said that this tomb belongs to one of the grand sons of Imam Kazem (AS). This mausoleum ... MORE

Emamzadeh Yahya (Imamzadeh Yahia) is located in Sa'in Qaleh (Saein Ghaleh) of Zanjan. It is said that this tomb belongs to one of the grand sons of Imam Kazem (AS). This mausoleum has 12 sides. In the centre of the mausoleum is an intricately carved wooden chest. Many fine inscriptions can be noted ...

Tourist attractions in ZANJAN (city)