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Zanjan Old Baths
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. ... |
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Zanjan Old Bazaar
This 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 ... |
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Zolfaqary Edifice
The historical complex of the Zolfaqary edifice 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 ... |
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Imamzadeh Seyed Ebrahim Mausoleum
The above mentioned, 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 ... |
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Imamzadeh Yahya
This tomb is located in Sa'in Qaleh 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 ... |
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Mirzaei Mosque
The said 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. ... |
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Qalayer Historical Mosque
This mosque is situated in the village of Qalayer 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) ... |
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Zanjan Jame' (Seyed) Mosque
The Jame' Mosque and school of Zanjan 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 ... |
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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. |
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Other Old Mosques
Khanum mosque in Zanjan and Sajas Jame' mosque in Khoda Bandeh. |
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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 southern slopes of these mountains face the village of Argooran, whilst ... |
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Forests and Plains
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 ... |
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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 Mountains and from the east to the Qizlar Qalehsi Mountains and form ... |
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Protected Wildlife Zones
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 ... |
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Qezel Ozan River
This river finds its source in the mountains of Kurdestan, and meandering through the winter residing quarters (Qishlaq) of the Afshar terrain, finds its way to the suburbs of Khoda Bandeh. Thereby entering Zanjan province.
Qezel Ozan forms a part of ... |
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