Khoy is one of the ancient regions of Iran with a moderate climate. The capital city being Khoy located 807 km. from Tehran. The word Khoy means 'salt', as the primary settlers in this region were the Medes due to the presence of a salt quarry ...
The said bazaar is to the eastern part of the city parallel to Taleqani and Enqelab streets. This bazaar is a remnant of Safavid, Zandiyeh and the Qajar periods in 4th century AH. This bazaar is composed of various sections. Though it has been constructed ...
St. Sarkis Cathedral also known as Surp Sarkis Cathedral is geographically located in Khoy (Wes Azerbaijan Province). in some documents, it has been written that the construction of the cathedral dates back to Safavid Era.
This church Also known as Surp Khach Monastery (Kelisaye Mahlazan, Kelisaye Salib-e Moghaddas or Armenian Surb Khach Monastery) is 8 km north of Khoy (West Azerbaijan Province) in the village of Mahlazan. This old Armenian church is most probably related ...
Two ancient inns are present in Khoy, one 24 km. west of Khoy worked in stone and from the Safavid period, the other is 41 km. west of Khoy and like the former on a variable plan, and built of sun dried bricks, related to the Qajar era.
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 ...
This bridge was constructed at 2 km. southeast of Khoy on the river which is 40 km. from Khoy - Salmas Road in the years 1170-1200 AH., under the orders of Ahmad Khan Donbeli. The bridge is made of brick and is 59.40 m. in length, 8.70 m. in width, and ...
The village of Bilvar is located to the north east of Khoy. Shoor Bulaq is located at about 700 m. to the south of the village near the river bank. This is also a mineral water spring with sulfurous and bicarbonated water content.
These springs are located north east of Khoy to the south of the road which termintes to the Eyo Oqli Village. One of these springs has more outflow in comparison to the other spring. The temperature of the water being 15° C and 22° C respectively ...
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