{"id":2257,"date":"2023-10-04T17:15:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T17:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/?p=2257"},"modified":"2026-11-08T16:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T16:19:21","slug":"hamadan-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamadan Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start in central Hamadan with <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hegmataneh-listed-unesco\/\">Hegmataneh<\/a>, the archaeological site of ancient Ecbatana, and leave time for the bazaar and Avicenna&#8217;s mausoleum. Save Ganjnameh, where two Persian kings left inscriptions in the Alvand foothills, for a separate outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a second day, choose between the boat route at Ali Sadr Cave and the pottery workshops of Lalejin. Both lie outside the city, so plan your return transport before setting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-30.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59323\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-30.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-30-780x567.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-30-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-30-646x470.jpg 646w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-30-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#overview-of-geography-and-climate\" >Overview of Geography and Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#climate-of-hamedan\" >Climate of Hamedan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#the-best-time-to-visit-hamedan\" >The Best Time to Visit Hamedan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#history-and-heritage\" >History and Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#from-ecbatana-to-hamadan\" >From Ecbatana to Hamadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#archaeological-discoveries-and-significance\" >Archaeological Discoveries and Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#the-influence-of-dynasties-and-empires\" >The Influence of Dynasties and Empires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#must-visit-attractions\" >Must-Visit Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#ganjnameh-ancient-inscriptions\" >Ganjnameh: Ancient Inscriptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#alaviyan-dome\" >Alaviyan Dome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#esther-and-mordechais-tomb-a-jewish-pilgrimage-site\" >Esther and Mordechai&#8217;s Tomb: A Jewish Pilgrimage Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#lion-stone-statue-shir-sangi\" >Lion Stone Statue (Shir Sangi)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#baba-taher-mausoleum\" >Baba Taher Mausoleum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#delicacies-of-hamadan-a-culinary-journey\" >Delicacies of Hamadan: A Culinary Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#accommodations-in-hamadan\" >Accommodations in Hamadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#shopping-and-souvenirs\" >Shopping and Souvenirs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#exploring-the-ali-sadr-cave\" >Exploring the Ali Sadr Cave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hamadan-travel-guide\/#how-to-get-to-hamedan\" >How to Get To Hamedan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-of-geography-and-climate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"overview-of-geography-and-climate\"><\/span>Overview of Geography and Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamadan lies at the foot of the Alvand massif in western Iran. The city center spreads around Imam Square, while the ground rises toward the foothills southwest of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-climate-of-hamedan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"climate-of-hamedan\"><\/span>Climate of Hamedan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-31.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59324\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-31.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-31-780x519.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-31-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-31-706x470.jpg 706w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-31-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamadan has hot, dry summer days and cold winters. Conditions can differ between the city center and the trails above Ganjnameh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring: March to May<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring brings greener slopes around Alvand. After rain or late snow, start with the city monuments and leave higher routes for a clear day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer: June to August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summer, start exposed stops such as Hegmataneh early and spend the hotter part of the day in the bazaar or a museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn: September to November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early autumn is a good time to combine city walks with the lower slopes of Alvand. Carry an extra layer for the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter: December to February<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow and ice can affect winter travel, especially around Alvand. Allow more time for roads outside the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-32.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59325\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-32.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-32-780x655.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-32-768x645.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-32-560x470.jpg 560w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-32-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-the-best-time-to-visit-hamedan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-best-time-to-visit-hamedan\"><\/span>The Best Time to Visit Hamedan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a trip focused on the city and the foothills, aim for late spring or early autumn. If you&#8217;re mainly coming for the museums and tombs, build the day around their opening hours and allow time to move between sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-history-and-heritage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history-and-heritage\"><\/span>History and Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-35.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59328\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-35.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-35-780x413.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-35-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-35-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name Ecbatana comes from the Greek form of Hegmataneh. Ancient sources identify it as the Median capital, and it later served as a summer seat of Achaemenid rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/ganjnameh\/\">Ganjnameh<\/a>, the royal inscriptions of Darius I and Xerxes I show how the Achaemenids used several languages to address their empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/avicenna-mausoleum\/\">Avicenna Mausoleum<\/a> marks the burial place of Ibn Sina, the physician and philosopher who died in 1037. The present tower is a twentieth-century monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-from-ecbatana-to-hamadan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"from-ecbatana-to-hamadan\"><\/span>From Ecbatana to Hamadan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begin with the mound of Hegmataneh in the northeast of the city center. It preserves layers of settlement from successive periods, with especially clear remains of Parthian urban planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-archaeological-discoveries-and-significance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"archaeological-discoveries-and-significance\"><\/span>Archaeological Discoveries and Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNESCO inscribed <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1716\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hegmataneh<\/a> on the World Heritage List in 2024. Look for the surviving mudbrick walls and the regular layout of the excavated streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site museum helps put those remains in context. Some sections of the fortifications have been reconstructed to make their original form easier to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-the-influence-of-dynasties-and-empires\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-influence-of-dynasties-and-empires\"><\/span>The Influence of Dynasties and Empires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59330\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37-780x414.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the Achaemenids and Parthians, Ecbatana remained an important government seat. The city&#8217;s later history is easier to follow by comparing the sites around the center with the inscriptions out at Alvand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-38.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59331\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-38.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-38-780x413.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-38-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-38-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-must-visit-attractions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"must-visit-attractions\"><\/span>Must-Visit Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair Hegmataneh with the Alaviyan mausoleum, which stands close to the archaeological mound. The Stone Lion and the tombs of Avicenna and Baba Taher make separate stops across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ganjnameh-ancient-inscriptions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ganjnameh-ancient-inscriptions\"><\/span>Ganjnameh: Ancient Inscriptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-59335\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-42-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two cuneiform panels are cut into the rock at Ganjnameh, in a pass through the Alvand foothills. Darius I commissioned the panel on the left and Xerxes I commissioned the one on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each inscription repeats its text in Old Persian, Elamite and Babylonian. Compare the parallel columns and the similar royal formulas, which invoke Ahura Mazda and name the ruler and his father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inscriptions sit near a waterfall. Give the rock face time before continuing up the valley, where the walk becomes more exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-alaviyan-dome\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"alaviyan-dome\"><\/span>Alaviyan Dome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-41.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59334\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-41.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-41-780x414.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-41-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-41-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gonbad-e Alaviyan is a square brick mausoleum near Hegmataneh. Its exact date is uncertain, but scholars generally place it in the 12th century by comparison with other Seljuk buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look closely at the carved stucco on the facade and inside the main chamber. Leaves and vines interlace in deep relief, and a stairway leads to a crypt containing two Alaviyan family tombs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-esther-and-mordechai-s-tomb-a-jewish-pilgrimage-site\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"esther-and-mordechais-tomb-a-jewish-pilgrimage-site\"><\/span>Esther and Mordechai&#8217;s Tomb: A Jewish Pilgrimage Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-39.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59332\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-39.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-39-780x413.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-39-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-39-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Judeo-Persian tradition, this shrine is the burial place of Esther and Mordechai, the central figures in the biblical Book of Esther. The story is commemorated at Purim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A low stone doorway leads to the burial chamber, where Hebrew inscriptions and two wooden markers identify the figures honored here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-lion-stone-statue-shir-sangi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lion-stone-statue-shir-sangi\"><\/span>Lion Stone Statue (Shir Sangi)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-36.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59329\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-36.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-36-780x413.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-36-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-36-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shir Sangi is an ancient stone lion that gave its name to the surrounding area. It is often attributed to the Hellenistic period, though its date and original purpose remain uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medieval accounts describe the lion as a talisman for Hamadan. The weathered body is still recognizable as a crouching animal, even though the head and paws have suffered damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-baba-taher-mausoleum\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"baba-taher-mausoleum\"><\/span>Baba Taher Mausoleum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-40.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59333\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-40.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-40-780x413.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-40-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-40-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The modern mausoleum honors <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tomb-of-baba-taher\/\">Baba Taher<\/a>, a dervish poet associated with Hamadan and remembered for short verses known as <em>do-bayti<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tower replaced an older tomb and stands on a rise northwest of the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delicacies-of-hamadan-a-culinary-journey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"delicacies-of-hamadan-a-culinary-journey\"><\/span>Delicacies of Hamadan: A Culinary Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a meal after the bazaar, look for dizi or a bowl of ash reshteh. These dishes are common across Iran, and the descriptions below can help you recognize them on a menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ghormeh-sabzi\">Ghormeh Sabzi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59337\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-44-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghormeh sabzi is a stew of herbs, beans, dried lime and meat. The dried lime gives it a tart note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kufteh\">Kufteh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-43-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59336\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-43-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-43-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-43-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-43-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-43-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-43.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kufteh are large meatballs. Ingredients vary, and some versions have a center of dried fruit or nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dizi\">Dizi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-45.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59338\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-45.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-45-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-45-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-45-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-45-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dizi usually combines lamb, chickpeas, beans and potatoes. Pour the broth into a bowl to eat with bread, then mash the remaining solids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ash-reshteh\">Ash Reshteh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59339\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-780x438.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash reshteh is a thick soup of herbs, beans and noodles, often topped with fried onions and kashk, a tangy dairy product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fesenjan\">Fesenjan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-47-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59340\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-47-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-47-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-47-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-47-627x470.jpg 627w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-47-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-47.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fesenjan combines ground walnuts and pomegranate in a thick sauce, often served with poultry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accommodations-in-hamadan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"accommodations-in-hamadan\"><\/span>Accommodations in Hamadan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;line-height:.9\"><strong>BOOK ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15\">Iran Hotels Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiran\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#f94931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-azadi-hotel-hamadan\"><strong>Azadi Hotel Hamadan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-48.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59341\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-48.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-48-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-48-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-48-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-48-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Azadi Hotel, Hamadan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Azadi is one of the accommodation names you may see when searching Hamadan. Use the map below to check the address before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Imam Khomeini Street, Hamadan, Iran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Azadi+Hotel+Hamadan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Azadi Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amiran-hotel-hamadan\"><strong>Amiran Hotel Hamadan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-49.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59342\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-49.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-49-780x379.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-49-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-49-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-49-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amiran Hotel, Hamadan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Motahhari Street, Hamadan, Iran <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Amiran+Hotel+Hamadan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Amiran Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-katibeh-hotel-hamedan\"><strong>Katibeh Hotel Hamedan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-51.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59344\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-51.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-51-780x472.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-51-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-51-1024x619.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-51-777x470.jpg 777w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-51-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Katibeh Hotel, Hamedan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katibeh-hotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katibeh Hotel<\/a> is on the Eram Boulevard side of Hamadan, at the entrance to the Abbasabad recreational area. Its own website lists double and triple rooms and a two-bedroom family suite. This location suits an outing towards the foothills; it is separate from the central bazaar area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Eram Boulevard, at the entrance to the Abbasabad recreational complex road, Hamadan, Iran.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/katibeh-hotel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katibeh Hotel: official address, map and contact details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/katibeh-hotel-hamedan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hegmataneh Hotel Hamedan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59345\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52-627x470.jpg 627w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hegmataneh Hotel, Hamedan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ecbatana Street, Hamedan, Iran <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Hegmataneh+Hotel+Hamedan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Hegmataneh Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-khatam-hotel-hamedan\"><strong>Khatam Hotel Hamedan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Khatam-Hotel-Hamedan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-72985\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Khatam-Hotel-Hamedan-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Khatam-Hotel-Hamedan-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Khatam Hotel, Hamedan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Shohada Square, Hamedan, Iran <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Khatam+Hotel+Hamedan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Khatam Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safir-hotel-hamedan\"><strong>Safir Hotel Hamedan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-54.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59347\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-54.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-54-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-54-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-54-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-54-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-54-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safir Hotel, Hamedan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Emam Street, Hamedan, Iran <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Safir+Hotel+Hamedan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Safir Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shopping-and-souvenirs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shopping-and-souvenirs\"><\/span>Shopping and Souvenirs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start around the covered bazaar near Imam Square. Its lanes are a practical place to compare goods before buying or arranging to carry fragile purchases home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leather-and-leatherworks\">Leather and Leatherworks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for leather bags, belts and wallets, and ask where they were made if you want a locally produced piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ceramics-and-pottery\">Ceramics and Pottery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For pottery, consider a side trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/visitiran.ir\/destination\/lalejin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lalejin<\/a>, a town in Hamadan Province known for ceramics. In town, look for both glazed tableware and decorative pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-handwoven-carpets-and-kilims\">Handwoven Carpets and Kilims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re shopping for a carpet or kilim, ask where it was woven and check both sides before you buy. The weave and weight matter if you plan to carry it home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-delicacies-to-take-home\">Local Delicacies to Take Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spices and dried herbs pack more easily than pottery. Ask what the mix contains and check any rules on bringing plant products home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turquoise-of-neyshabur\">Turquoise of Neyshabur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neyshabur turquoise comes from northeastern Iran. If you see it on sale in Hamadan, ask the seller to identify the stone and its origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exploring-the-ali-sadr-cave\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"exploring-the-ali-sadr-cave\"><\/span>Exploring the Ali Sadr Cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-56.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59349\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-56.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-56-780x484.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-56-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-56-758x470.jpg 758w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-56-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitiran.ir\/en\/attraction\/alisadr-cave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ali Sadr Cave<\/a> is a road trip north of Hamadan, near Ali Sadr village in Kabudarahang County. The visitor route includes a boat ride through flooded passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-57.jpg\" alt=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59350\" title=\"Hamadan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-57.jpg 777w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-57-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-57-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-57-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring a light layer for the underground section. If you&#8217;re traveling with someone who has limited mobility, ask the visitor center about steps and boarding before you make the drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the boat, look for stalactites above the water and mineral deposits along the chamber walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-to-hamedan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-get-to-hamedan\"><\/span>How to Get To Hamedan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare road, rail and air for your travel date. If you only have a short stay, allow for the transfer from your arrival point to the center before arranging a timed visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airplane\">Airplane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search for Hamadan Airport using the code HDM. Check the airline&#8217;s schedule for your date before building your itinerary around a flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bus\">Bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an intercity coach, search for Hamadan and use the departure terminal named on your ticket. Tehran has several terminals, so check the exact one before crossing the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The largest passenger terminal in Hamedan is located in Ashura Square and provides service to all parts of the country (within and outside the province).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ekbatan terminal, located on Ekbatan Street, serves outside the province.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sefid Abi terminal is located on Badi&#8217; al-Zaman Hamedani Boulevard and offers services within the province.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-train\">Train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For rail, search for Hamadan and read the station name on the ticket. Malayer is a separate city in the province and requires an onward road transfer if you book to that station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-vehicle\">Personal Vehicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Tehran, the route via Saveh is one road approach to Hamadan. If you&#8217;re driving in winter, check conditions before leaving, particularly for the higher stretches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-transportation-in-hamedan\">Public Transportation in Hamedan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imam Square is a useful landmark for the center. Several streets radiate from it, and the bazaar and central monuments can be combined on foot. Ganjnameh and Ali Sadr Cave require separate rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bus-0\">Bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to use a city bus, ask for the route and stop by the name of your destination. 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