Tourist attractions in IRAN, Iran Tourism and Touring Organization

Laft Village
in Qeshm Island City

Laft Village

The architectural facets of the dwellings in this village display interesting points. The main feature here are the traditional air vents or ventilators in various sizes. The constructions ... MORE

The architectural facets of the dwellings in this village display interesting points. The main feature here are the traditional air vents or ventilators in various sizes. The constructions or houses are built close together and the streets are extremely narrow too. Historical relics in Laft are the ...

Kharbas (Kharbaz) Village
in Qeshm Island City

Kharbas (Kharbaz) Village

The ancient village of Kharbas is on Qeshm Island and located on the fork road of Qeshm - Dargahan. Nestling in the heights of this village are historical evidences revealing architectural ... MORE

The ancient village of Kharbas is on Qeshm Island and located on the fork road of Qeshm - Dargahan. Nestling in the heights of this village are historical evidences revealing architectural effects in the rocks. Some believe this to be the place of worship of the Mitraism cult or the Anahita Temple (deity ...

Basaeidoo (Sinkoo) Village
in Qeshm Island City

Basaeidoo (Sinkoo) Village

This village is on the coastal area, and is one of the important and oldest villages in the township of Qeshm. It has a warm and dry climate. Due to the cape and suitable vegetation ... MORE

This village is on the coastal area, and is one of the important and oldest villages in the township of Qeshm. It has a warm and dry climate. Due to the cape and suitable vegetation coverage, wild life and birds such as herons and gulls form an important part of the natural surroundings. The historical ...

Qeshm Island
in Qeshm Island City

Qeshm Island

This island lies to the north of Hormoz Strait, its length being 115 km. and its width ranging from 10-35 km. The city of Qeshm is its center, the same being in the northeast of this ... MORE

This island lies to the north of Hormoz Strait, its length being 115 km. and its width ranging from 10-35 km. The city of Qeshm is its center, the same being in the northeast of this island with an area of 3 sq. km. and at an elevation of 10 m. above sea-level. The island is situated at a distance of ...

Qeshm Jame' Mosque
in Qeshm Island City

Qeshm Jame' Mosque

The said mosque was constructed in the year 1202 AH., and is a memorial of 'Sooqiyeh' the spouse of the ruler of the times in Qeshm. The mosque has a rectangular shaped nocturnal area, ... MORE

The said mosque was constructed in the year 1202 AH., and is a memorial of 'Sooqiyeh' the spouse of the ruler of the times in Qeshm. The mosque has a rectangular shaped nocturnal area, with 16 columns in two rows.

Qeshm Traditional Bazaar
in Qeshm Island City

Qeshm Traditional Bazaar

This is one of the most interesting bazaars in south of Iran, and is according to the traditional style. A part of this bazaar is covered. MORE

This is one of the most interesting bazaars in south of Iran, and is according to the traditional style. A part of this bazaar is covered.

Portuguese Castle
in Qeshm Island City

Portuguese Castle

This castle was built in the year 1030 AH. to the north east of this island under the decree of the Spanish monarch of the times. The same has two ramparts and towers in the four corners. ... MORE

This castle was built in the year 1030 AH. to the north east of this island under the decree of the Spanish monarch of the times. The same has two ramparts and towers in the four corners. Within the castle a number of extremely ancient and rusty canons remain to date.

Kharbez Water Reservoir
in Qeshm Island City

Kharbez Water Reservoir

The above mentioned is located near the archeological city of Kharbez, southwest of the Qeshm Island, between the city and a temple known as Mehri. This large reservoir is a remnant ... MORE

The above mentioned is located near the archeological city of Kharbez, southwest of the Qeshm Island, between the city and a temple known as Mehri. This large reservoir is a remnant from the Sassanide era. The same was in a state of ruins, but in recent years has undergone repairs to a greater extent.

Bibi Water Reservoir
in Qeshm Island City

Bibi Water Reservoir

The first water reservoir in Qeshm was constructed in the year 1202 AH. by the spouse of Sheikh Abdollah, (ruler of the times). Its ceiling has been repaired for several times. The ... MORE

The first water reservoir in Qeshm was constructed in the year 1202 AH. by the spouse of Sheikh Abdollah, (ruler of the times). Its ceiling has been repaired for several times. The architecture of this water reservoir is interesting.

Balatal Dam, Koolaqan
in Qeshm Island City

Balatal Dam, Koolaqan

In the Koolqan valley is the remnant of the Balatal dam. The lake of this dam has a length of 1,000 m. with the width of 500 m. This lake used to collect the rain water of the surrounding ... MORE

In the Koolqan valley is the remnant of the Balatal dam. The lake of this dam has a length of 1,000 m. with the width of 500 m. This lake used to collect the rain water of the surrounding valleys. The said dam is a relic of the Sassanid era and has a panoramic view.

Kharbez Archaeological City
in Qeshm Island City

Kharbez Archaeological City

This ancient city is related to the Sassanide era, and till the 4th century AH. was a thriving city. Earthenware and other evidences have been found through surveys made here. The ... MORE

This ancient city is related to the Sassanide era, and till the 4th century AH. was a thriving city. Earthenware and other evidences have been found through surveys made here. The estimated length of this city is 7 km. and sweet-water was utilized here.

Koolqan Hill
in Qeshm Island City

Koolqan Hill

On one of the hills of Koolqan, is the remnants of a water canal, which is in suitable condition. The same has stone walls to the length of more than 100 m. which is an interesting ... MORE

On one of the hills of Koolqan, is the remnants of a water canal, which is in suitable condition. The same has stone walls to the length of more than 100 m. which is an interesting feature by itself. In another section of this hill is a graveyard with two rows of tombs at a regular intervals of 2 m. ...

Mitra Temple
in Qeshm Island City

Mitra Temple

Within a distance of 15 km. from the city of Qeshm, en route from the ancient vicinity of Kharbez to Bandar Sooza, there is a lengthy mountain range. In the heart of these mountains ... MORE

Within a distance of 15 km. from the city of Qeshm, en route from the ancient vicinity of Kharbez to Bandar Sooza, there is a lengthy mountain range. In the heart of these mountains are wonderful rocky effects of architecture. Access to this area can be gained by openings which are similar to caves. ...

Barkh Mosque
in Qeshm Island City

Barkh Mosque

The original construction of this mosque can be related to the early Islamic period, coinciding with the times of the conquests of the ports and islands of Iran by Amr-ebne-Aas. This ... MORE

The original construction of this mosque can be related to the early Islamic period, coinciding with the times of the conquests of the ports and islands of Iran by Amr-ebne-Aas. This relic was built under his command in the Koosheh Village of Qeshm. The mosque was repaired once in the year 244 AH. In ...

Bibi Mariyam Pilgrimage
in Qeshm Island City

Bibi Mariyam Pilgrimage

This mausoleum is located in the village of Turiyan of Qeshm Island and the major portion of its construction is with cobbled and slabs of stone. This is possibly a relic from the ... MORE

This mausoleum is located in the village of Turiyan of Qeshm Island and the major portion of its construction is with cobbled and slabs of stone. This is possibly a relic from the Ilkhanan era. There is also an ancient graveyard surrounding this structure, with tomb stones having Farsi, Arabic and kufic ...

Shah Shahid Pilgrimage
in Qeshm Island City

Shah Shahid Pilgrimage

The same is located near the ancient city of Kharbez, beyond the Mehri Temple and on the edge of a precipice. It comprises of two inter-connecting rooms constructed of sun baked bricks ... MORE

The same is located near the ancient city of Kharbez, beyond the Mehri Temple and on the edge of a precipice. It comprises of two inter-connecting rooms constructed of sun baked bricks and clay, with an area of 4m x 3 m.

Sheikh Andarabi Pilgrimage
in Qeshm Island City

Sheikh Andarabi Pilgrimage

There is a small island situated opposite Bandar Laft, between Laft and Khamir, known as Andarabi Island. To the south east of this island is the above mentioned pilgrimage site. Presently, ... MORE

There is a small island situated opposite Bandar Laft, between Laft and Khamir, known as Andarabi Island. To the south east of this island is the above mentioned pilgrimage site. Presently, this island is devoid of inhabitants, but the site is held in great respect by fishermen and navigators.

Tourist attractions in QESHM ISLAND (city)