Soltaniye dome:
Soltaniye Dome is a UNESCO World Heritage site, the third largest dome in the world after Santa Maria Dome and Hagia Sophia Dome and the largest brick made dome in the world.
Haj dadash bathhouse:
One of the oldest buildings in Zanjan, Haj Dadash Bathhouse is located in the Zanjan Bazaar complex. This century-old bath house has a dome that sits on four stone pillars, carved by master stonemasons from Hamadan. After renovation and minor changes to the original structure, Haj Dadash Bathhouse was turned into a traditional Restaurant.
Rakhtshurkhaneh:
Zanjan Wash House or as it is known locally Rakht-Shouy Khaneh is located in the old Abass-Qoli neighborhood of the city and was built in 1928 by the then mayor of the city Ali Akbar Tofiqi to provide the women of the city with a closed space to do their laundry. This Qajar era (1785-1925) structure has been built entirely of brick and stone. The Wash House consists of two parts Managerial Quarters and Laundry Room. The Managerial Quarters consists of a residential building and a courtyard with trees and flowers. An entrance in the northern part of the courtyard connects the residential building with the laundry room. Zanjan Wash House has a 17-meter long and 11.5-meter wide Khazineh, a room with a large hot water pool, which has an 8-meter high ceiling. A terrace-like platform has been built directly across from the laundry room, where the manager of the Wash House would sit and oversee the business. A nearby Qanat (underground water management system) provided water for the Wash House. Zanjan Wash House was turned into an Anthropology Museum in 1998
Mirbaha Bridge:
The century-old Mir Baha-ol-Din Bridge or Old Bridge is the oldest and largest standing bridge on the Zanjan River (Zanjan Roud) which was built in the Qajar era (1785-1925) by a merchant of the same name. This brick bridge is 100 meters long and 7 meters wide. The highest point of the bridge is 11 meters from the water. The bridge has a large middle arch with two smaller arches on either side. This bridge was registered as a National Heritage Site in 1977.
Sohrein protected area:
Persian gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) is one of the most important species in the world with its wide distribution in Iran The greatest number of this species in Iran is associated with the gazelles in Sohrain plain in Sorkhabad protected region in Zanjan province.
Kervansaray Sangi:
The Sangi Caravanserai (Stone Caravanserai) is a Safavid dynasty caravanserai located in Zanjan city The caravanserai is the oldest remained monument in Zanjan city. It has a four iwans (porches) plan and it’s chambers (Persian: hojrehs) are located on one floor. The ceiling of the caravanserai is arcade. Using of stone as the main material in the building, is caused that the caravanserai is became famous as Stone Caravanserai. This 400-year-old stone building is an L-shaped remnant of a caravanserai with 10 carpet-decked vaulted alcoves facing a long row of tables. Sangi caravanserai was registered in national index in 1998 by the Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization with number 2128.
Jame mosque of Zanjan:
Jame’ Mosque is situated in the old part of the city. This mosque was commissioned by Abdollah-Mirza Dara, son of the Qajar monarch Fath- Ali Shah. Existing sources also refer to this building as the Seyyed Mosque and the Seyyed Madrasa. The original building of the mosque dates back to the first half of the thirteenth century In the Pahlavi period. When the avenue was built along the northern side of the mosque, its entrance was altered and the vestibule behind the northern Ivan was demolished .before that, the courtyard was accessed through the vestibule and two corridors flanking the Ivan, whereas now entry is gained directly through the northern Ivan. At the same time as these alterations were made two minarets were erected on either side of the portal to 1959.during this year, two minarets once again rebuilt and a reading room and library were added to the building. The courtyard of the mosque had vast, lush flower beds which its custodians removed around 1961 to prevent further moisture infiltration into the building. Later on, in 1989, the flower beds were revived to a limited extent. In recent years, the chambers surrounding the courtyard and the northern and eastern Ivan have been restored by Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization and parts of the building’s collapsed tile- work has been rebuilt. The mosque contains four Ivan on the sides of a large open court. To the east and west of the court sixteen chambers exist running parallel to each other. Facing towards south are more chambers used as residential quarters for theology students. These chambers have vaulted and arched ceilings decorated with artistic tile work. The mosque has four sanctuary, or night prayer halls, each containing a pulpit.
Zolfaghari manzim:
Zolfaqari Mansion is a Qajar era (1785-1925) structure located at the heart of the old texture of Zanjan. Like traditional Persian homes, this structure has an Andarouni (interior), which was the private quarters used by women and servants, a Birouni (exterior), which was the public quarters mostly used by men, and living quarters for the servants, and administrative quarters. A series of tunnels on the ground floor Mansion or and basement once connected the Andarouni, Birouni and the administrative quarters. The structure is a combination of Symmetrical Persian designs and European architecture. The building has a dome-shaped octagonal light well which is known as the Pavilion (Kolah Farangi). The ceilings of all rooms in his structure have geometrical designs and Persian and Islamic motifs. The Qajar-style tile work on the ground floor has the famed lotus design. The twin windows used throughout the building have stained glass decorations. In 2009, the mansion became the Anthropology Museum of Zanjan and now houses the Saltmen discovered at Chehrabad Mine. Zolfaqari Mansion was registered as a National Heritage Site in 1996.
Shilander village:
Shilandar village is located 40 km far from Zanjan. The village has stepped architecture and is one of the most beautiful villages in the province and after passing through the village of Aliabad and Taham. The architecture of the village is the same as Masule village in the mountainous tissue. Abundance of waterfalls has added to the beauty of the countryside meanwhile the nature and lush area also catch the eye of the viewer. Shilandar village Shilandar village Shilandar village 64 km far from Zanjan is located. The village is one of the most beautiful villages in the province and after passing through the village of Aliabad and Taham, and stepped architecture is the villages. The architecture of the village is the same as Masule village in the mountainous tissue has been astounding. Waterfall is abundant, has added to the beauty of the
Mirzaei mosque:
This mosque is one of the oldest religious buildings which has been remained safe and is located in Bazaar region. It might be built at the end of Safavid and beginning of Qajar eras. This mosque has two sections, old middle aisle and new mosque . Mirzaee Mosque Mirzaee Mosque: This mosque is one of the oldest religious buildings which has been remained safe and is located in Bazaar region. It might be built at the end of Safavid and beginning of Qajar eras. This mosque has two sect
Archaeology museum:
The Archeology Museum of Zanjan is located in the Zolfaqari Mansion of Zanjan and opened in 2009. This museum houses artifacts from prehistory, ancient history and the Islamic era. Initially the mansion was used as a temporary museum to house the salt men uncovered at Zanjan’s Chehrabad Salt Mine. So far six salt mummies from the Achaemenian (550-330 BC) and Sassanid (226-651 CE) eras have been found. One of these mummies is housed at the National Museum of Iran in Tehran.
Salt men: The Archeology Museum of Zanjan is located in the Zolfaqari Mansion of Zanjan and opened in 2009. This museum houses artifacts from prehistory, ancient history and the Islamic era. Initially the mansion was used as a temporary museum to house the salt men uncovered at Zanjan’s Chehrabad Salt Mine. So far six salt mummies from the Achaemenian (550-330 BC) and Sassanid (226-651 CE) eras have been found. One of these mummies is housed at the National Museum of Iran in Tehran.
Papayi ski piste:
Papayi Ski Resort is located 20 kilometers from Zanjan on the road to Bijar. This resort has a ski school, 2 ski lifts, parking space for skiers and a restaurant where they can have a snack after a day on the piste (ski-run). Papayi has a vertical drop of 600 meters and an altitude of 21,150 meters above sea level.
Goljik Cave:
Goljyc cave 35 km southwest of Zanjan city in Goljyc village is located. This is huge natural erosion limestone cave in the cave and emerged with a pleasant climate inside the refuge of pre-history. Its dimensions are 100 × 700 m and a height of approximately 50 meters. Man cave biological effects belonging to the 16 to 30 thousand years BC shows. Inside the cave, tools, equipment, bits of stone and bones of prey animals can be seen in abundance. What is most worthy of study, study and important works of architecture in the cave and closed the living spaces and privacy rose in its ownership.
Hosseinieh:
The hosseinieh of Zanjan is a place for religious gatherings and ceremonies. Mourners dressed in black take to the streets or gather in the hoseyniyeh to grieve the slaying of Imam Hossein . The Imam flatly refused to give allegiance to the oppressive Umayyad caliph, Yazid. His martyrdom took place on the tenth of the Muslim month of Muharram, known as Ashura, in 680 AD. He was martyred along with 72 of his loyal companions in the tragic massacre at Karbala. The battle of Hussein is commemorated during an annual 10-day period held every Muharram by the Shi’ah as well as many Sunnis, culminating on its tenth day, Ashura.
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