Tourist attractions in IRAN, Iran Tourism and Touring Organization

Pamenar
in Tehran City

Pamenar

Pamenar Minaret located in Oudlajan District, a historic neighborhood in Tehran. This is a minaret of the 13th century AH adjoining a mosque which had undergone a damage on construction ... MORE

Pamenar Minaret located in Oudlajan District, a historic neighborhood in Tehran. This is a minaret of the 13th century AH adjoining a mosque which had undergone a damage on construction of streets around it. This minaret is made of brick which is ornamented by turquoise colored tile-works. Most of ...

Khosrogerd Minaret
in Sabzevar City

Khosrogerd Minaret

city: Sabzevar

This piece of architecture dates back to the 6th century AH. It stands about 38 m. in height and is made of bricks. The brick work is enhanced with tablets of â€˜Kufiâ€™ inscriptions ... MORE

This piece of architecture dates back to the 6th century AH. It stands about 38 m. in height and is made of bricks. The brick work is enhanced with tablets of â€˜Kufiâ€™ inscriptions which dates back to 505 AH. It is situated10 km. west of Sabzevar City. This historical site has been registered as a ...

Shams-e-Tabrizy Minaret
in Khoy City

Shams-e-Tabrizy Minaret

city: Khoy

This minarets is located in a garden surrounding the residence of Shams-ol-Moluk-e-Donbali in the northeast of the city of Khoy. There is a diversity concerning the origin of this ... MORE

This minarets is located in a garden surrounding the residence of Shams-ol-Moluk-e-Donbali in the northeast of the city of Khoy. There is a diversity concerning the origin of this minaret. It is believed that a person had been able to hunt rams within one day, the number of the horns on minaret indicates ...

Firooz Abad Minaret
in Kashmar City

Firooz Abad Minaret

city: Kashmar

This minaret is constructed of brick and has â€˜Kufiâ€™ inscriptions on it, dating back to the late 7th century AH. Though the construction of this minaret is of plain brick - the ... MORE

This minaret is constructed of brick and has â€˜Kufiâ€™ inscriptions on it, dating back to the late 7th century AH. Though the construction of this minaret is of plain brick - the bricks are laid in a zigzag pattern enhancing its beauty. Inside the minaret a remnant of a stair case can be observed and ...

Dovecotes
in Isfahan City

Dovecotes

city: Isfahan

Dovecotes or such turrets are in plenty in the agricultural vicinities of Esfahan. These have been built with the purpose of collecting the excreta of these birds. The turrets are ... MORE

Dovecotes or such turrets are in plenty in the agricultural vicinities of Esfahan. These have been built with the purpose of collecting the excreta of these birds. The turrets are topped with domes with crevices so as to facilitate the access and exit of these birds, and guide them to their nests within ...

Ali Mosque Minaret
in Isfahan City

Ali Mosque Minaret

city: Isfahan

This minaret is located in the ancient square of Esfahan near the Ali Mosque, and is a construction of the 6th century AH. The same displays fine brickwork and inscriptions in the ... MORE

This minaret is located in the ancient square of Esfahan near the Ali Mosque, and is a construction of the 6th century AH. The same displays fine brickwork and inscriptions in the 'kufi' script.

Menar Jonban Minaret
in Isfahan City

Menar Jonban Minaret

city: Isfahan

This structure comprises of a mausoleum and two minarets, constructed on the tomb of 'Amoo Abdollah' a reputed personality of the 8th century AH. The tombstone reveals the date 716 ... MORE

This structure comprises of a mausoleum and two minarets, constructed on the tomb of 'Amoo Abdollah' a reputed personality of the 8th century AH. The tombstone reveals the date 716 AH., coinciding with that of the reign of 'Oljaito' Ilkhan the Mongol. It is extremely interesting to note that on shaking ...

Sokoot Minaret (Zoroastrian Graves)
in Iranshahr (Iran Shahr) City

Sokoot Minaret (Zoroastrian Graves)

city: Iranshahr (Iran Shahr)

The remnants of crypts or towers of silence (Sokoot) can be observed in various parts of the province. Till centuries after the Arab conquests, the Zoroastrian preaching and religion ... MORE

The remnants of crypts or towers of silence (Sokoot) can be observed in various parts of the province. Till centuries after the Arab conquests, the Zoroastrian preaching and religion held good in Sistan. Vestiges of these towers (of silence ) or fire-temples of the province are reminders of such periods.

Baq-e-Qooshkhaneh Minaret
in Isfahan City

Baq-e-Qooshkhaneh Minaret

city: Isfahan

This minaret is situated in the Joobareh vicinity and is a vestige of the 8th century AH, and is beautifully worked with tiles. Its name relates to the fact that this structure was ... MORE

This minaret is situated in the Joobareh vicinity and is a vestige of the 8th century AH, and is beautifully worked with tiles. Its name relates to the fact that this structure was near one of the royal gardens, where the falcons of the monarch, Shah Abbas I were housed.

Chehel Dokhtar Minaret
in Isfahan City

Chehel Dokhtar Minaret

city: Isfahan

Another interesting relic of the Saljuqi period is the Chehel Dokhtar Minaret in Esfahan. The same is adorned with brick work and 'kufi' inscriptions. This Minaret was constructed ... MORE

Another interesting relic of the Saljuqi period is the Chehel Dokhtar Minaret in Esfahan. The same is adorned with brick work and 'kufi' inscriptions. This Minaret was constructed in the year 501 AH. by 'Abol Fath Nahuji' during the reign of Soltan Mohammad Ebne Malek Shah Saljuqi.

Goldasteh Minaret
in Isfahan City

Goldasteh Minaret

city: Isfahan

This brick minaret is in the Dardasht neighborhood of Esfahan, and is a vestige of the Saljuqi period. The diameter of the same is 2.22 m. The girth of its central column being 54 ... MORE

This brick minaret is in the Dardasht neighborhood of Esfahan, and is a vestige of the Saljuqi period. The diameter of the same is 2.22 m. The girth of its central column being 54 cm. and its walls to the thickness of 21cm.

Qar Minaret
in Isfahan City

Qar Minaret

city: Isfahan

This round, cylindrically shaped brick minaret has been constructed on an octagonal base and its stone foundation comprises of sand, grit, limestone and ash. The foundation is 4.8 ... MORE

This round, cylindrically shaped brick minaret has been constructed on an octagonal base and its stone foundation comprises of sand, grit, limestone and ash. The foundation is 4.8 m in height, and the girth of the minaret at its base and top are 5.5 m. and 4.7 m. respectively. The thickness of its wall ...

Sareban Minaret
in Isfahan City

Sareban Minaret

city: Isfahan

The same is a remnant of the 6th century AH, and is situated to the north of the 'Joobareh' neighbourhood, which is a part of the Hebrew locality of Esfahan. The architecture of this ... MORE

The same is a remnant of the 6th century AH, and is situated to the north of the 'Joobareh' neighbourhood, which is a part of the Hebrew locality of Esfahan. The architecture of this 54 m tall minaret is of the Saljuqi era, and the same is adorned with brick and tile work.

Zayar Minaret
in Isfahan City

Zayar Minaret

city: Isfahan

The same is located in the Zayar village, east of the city of Esfahan. It is beautifully adorned with brickwork coupled with turquoise glazed tiles lining the fringes and the panels ... MORE

The same is located in the Zayar village, east of the city of Esfahan. It is beautifully adorned with brickwork coupled with turquoise glazed tiles lining the fringes and the panels of the minaret. It is a relic of the Saljuqi era in the 6th century AH. There is a strong possibility that it takes the ...

Other Minarets
in Isfahan City

Other Minarets

city: Isfahan

These are named as, the Rahrovan Minaret, Darolziyafeh Minaret, the minaret and dome of the Sha'ya Mosque, the minaret and domes of the Shah Mosque and the Dardasht and Bakht Aqa Minarets ... MORE

These are named as, the Rahrovan Minaret, Darolziyafeh Minaret, the minaret and dome of the Sha'ya Mosque, the minaret and domes of the Shah Mosque and the Dardasht and Bakht Aqa Minarets in Esfahan.

Baz Dome
in Natanz City

Baz Dome

city: Natanz

This dome is in the southwest of the city of Natanz, and located in the heights of the Karkas Mountains. This dome is octagon in shape, with an approximate diameter of 10.5 m, and ... MORE

This dome is in the southwest of the city of Natanz, and located in the heights of the Karkas Mountains. This dome is octagon in shape, with an approximate diameter of 10.5 m, and to an elevation of 0.8 - 3 m. The dimension of each side is 3.34 m, and the diameter of its base or foundation is 1.80 m. ...

Kasgar Minaret
in Somiehsara City

Kasgar Minaret

city: Somiehsara

Situated in the central part of Somiehsara, this minaret stands as a remembrance of the grand minarets of the Saljuqi era. The same is 29 m. high and conical in shape, and adorned ... MORE

Situated in the central part of Somiehsara, this minaret stands as a remembrance of the grand minarets of the Saljuqi era. The same is 29 m. high and conical in shape, and adorned with brick work. The upper part of which is in ruined state and there is no significant inscription showing its date of ...

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