The Best Attractions In Soltaniyeh

Best of IRAN's less seen attractions Part I

Places in order of appearance:

01. Roads and scenic views in Zanjan, Yazd, West Azerbaijan and Kurdistan provinces.
02. Mount Damavand (Highest in Iran)
03. Darbandsar ski slope north of Tehran
04. Scenic view in Qazvin province
05. Alamut castle, village and surrounding mountains
06. Dome of Soltaniyeh (Second largest in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site)
07. Chelebi Oghlu Tomb in Soltaniyeh
08. Molla Hassan Kashi Mausoleum in Soltaniyeh
09. Dragon Temple (Dash Kasan)
10. Takht-e-Suleiman Zoroastrian fire temple and lake (A UNESCO world heritage site)
11. Cave of Karaftu in Kurdistan
12. Zendan-e-Suleiman volcano and ancient temple
13. 2000 years old Narin castle in Meybod
14. Safavid era bazaar and water reservoir in Metbod
15. Chak Chak fire temple and pillgrimage
16. Some Persian traditional wall paintings in Yazd
17. General views of city of Yazd
18. 800 years old Jame mosque of Yazd with tallest minarets in Iran
19. Desert architecture in city of Yazd
20. Zoor-Khaneh (Persian traditional gym) in Yazd
21. Towers of silence in Yazd
22. Hotel Fahadan (Yazd)

Soltanieh-Iran

Soltaniyeh (Persian: سلطانيه) situated in the Zanjan Province of Iran, some 240 km to the north-west from Tehran, used to be the capital of Ilkhanid rulers of Persia in the 14th century. Its name translates as the Imperial. In 2005, UNESCO listed Soltaniyeh as one of the World Heritage Sites. The central magnet of Soltaniyeh's several ruins is the Mausoleum of Il-khan Öljeitü (Persian اولجايتو), traditionally known as the Dome of Soltaniyeh. The structure, erected from 1302 until 1312, boasts the oldest double-shell dome in the world. Its importance in the Muslim world may be compared to that of Brunelleschi's cupola for the Christian architecture. The Dome of Soltaniyeh paved the way for more daring Iranian-style cupola constructions in muslim world, such as the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasavi and Taj Mahal. Much of exterior decoration has been lost, but the interior retains superb mosaics, faience, and murals. Pope have described the building as anticipating the Taj Mahal. The estimated 200 ton dome stands 49 meters (161 ft) tall from its base, and is currently undergoing extensive renovation.

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Tehran City | Iran

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Tehran Persian: تهران – Tehrān‎‎ is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With a population of around 9 million in the city and 16 million in the wider metropolitan area,[3] Tehran is the largest city and urban area of Iran, the second largest city in Western Asia, and the 3rd largest in the Middle East. It is ranked 29th in the world by the population of its metropolitan area.[4]

In the Classical era, part of the present-day city of Tehran was occupied by a Median city which in the Avesta occurs as Rhaga.[5] It was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century, and remains now as a city in Tehran Province, located towards the south end of the modern-day city of Tehran.

Tehran was first chosen as the capital of Iran by Agha Mohammad Khan of the Qajar dynasty in 1796, in order to remain in close reach of Iran's territories in the Caucasus, at that time still part of Iran, and to avoid vying factions of previous Iranian dynasties. The capital has been moved several times throughout the history, and Tehran is the 32nd national capital of Iran.

The city was the seat of Qajars and Pahlavis, the two last imperial dynasties of the country. It is home to many historical monuments, such as the royal complexes of Golestan, Saadabad, and Niavaran, as well as the country's most important governmental buildings of the modern period.

Large scale demolition and rebuilding began in the 1920s, and Tehran has been subject of mass migration of people from all over Iran, since the 20th century.[6]

The most famous landmarks of the city include the Azadi Tower, a memorial built during the Pahlavi period, and the Milad Tower, the world's 17th tallest freestanding structure which was built in 2007. The newly built Tabiat Bridge is considered as the 3rd symbol of the city.[7]

Majority of the people of Tehran are Persian-speaking people who identify themselves as Persians,[8][9] and roughly 99% of the population understand and speak Persian; but there are also populations of other Iranian ethnicities such as Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Lurs, and Kurds who speak Persian as their second language.[10]

Tehran is served by the Mehrabad and Khomeini international airports, a central railway station, the rapid transit rail system of Tehran Metro, as well as trolleybus and BRT systems, and has a huge network of highways.

There have been plans to relocate Iran's capital from Tehran to another area; due mainly to air pollution and the city's exposure to earthquakes.

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Soltanieh Iran

Soltaniyeh (Persian: سلطانيه) situated in the Zanjan Province of Iran, some 240 km to the north-west from Tehran, used to be the capital of Ilkhanid rulers of Persia in the 14th century. Its name translates as the Imperial. In 2005, UNESCO listed Soltaniyeh as one of the World Heritage Sites.

The central magnet of Soltaniyeh's several ruins is the Mausoleum of Il-khan Öljeitü (Persian اولجايتو), traditionally known as the Dome of Soltaniyeh.

The structure, erected from 1302 until 1312, boasts the oldest double-shell dome in the world. Its importance in the Muslim world may be compared to that of Brunelleschi's cupola for the Christian architecture. The Dome of Soltaniyeh paved the way for more daring Iranian-style cupola constructions in muslim world, such as the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasavi and Taj Mahal. Much of exterior decoration has been lost, but the interior retains superb mosaics, faience, and murals. Pope have described the building as anticipating the Taj Mahal.

The estimated 200 ton dome stands 49 meters (161 ft) tall from its base, and is currently undergoing extensive renovation.

Soltanieh (Iran)

Trip to Iran 2012!! 伊朗旅行~

Visited: Mausoleum of Khomeini, National Museum of Iran, Treasury of National Jewels, The Carpet Museum of Iran, Bazaars, Takht-e Soleyman, Soltaniyeh, Alavian Tomb, Tomb of Esther and Mordechai, Avicenna Mausoleum, Stoney Lion, Ganjnameh Inscriptions & Waterfalls, Bisotun, Moaven-Al-Molk Tekieh, Tagh-e Bostan, Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, Shushtar Historic Hydrauic System, Tchogha Zanbil, Haft Tappeh, Hasht Behesht Palace, Chehel Sotoun, Imam Sqaure, Imam Mosque, she-ie-kh lutfullah mosque, Ali Qapu palace, Pasargadae, Shiraz, Persepolis, Naqsh-i Rustam (tombs of kings), Arg-e-Karim Khan, Mausoleum of Saadi, Hafez garden, Ice House, Zoroastrian funeral place, Zoroastrian temple, Yazd water museum (Qanat is a water management system ), Bam, Green Palace, White Palace, Reza Abbasi Museum, Museum of Iranian Terracotta and Glassware, Azadi Tower..

Music by Hossein Alizadeh (a great Iranian composer)!! I am not a muslim, but I respect their culture and follow their dress code. It's a wonderful experirence! I had a great time traveling in Iran!! I have visited many world heritage sites and I was amazed! People are very friendly and kind. This is the country that riches in poem, art, music, science and cuisine! I hope people will try to respect each other's religion & culture beyond their selfish profits! Peace!

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Sultanieh Dome is the biggest clay dome in the world. It is situated only a few kilometers away from Zanjan in Iran.

Iran/ Marivan (Evening at Zarivar Lake) Part 100

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Zarivar: World’s largest sweet-water lake:
One of the most beautiful lakes of Iran lies in Iran’s western Kurdestan Province, which is believed to be among the world’s largest sweet-water lakes. Lake Zarivar is located 2 kilometers west of the historical city of Marivan and attracts scores of tourists and nature-lovers.
Situated 1,285 meters above sea-level, the lake provides a breathtaking view with its sparkling sweet water supplied by subterranean sources rising from riverbed. With its natural springs, mountains and eye-catching forests, Lake Zarivar is considered the most famous tourist attraction of Kurdestan Province, which spans an area of about 185,000 hectares.
The climatic diversity and average temperature of Lake Zarivar provide a suitable place for tourists to relax in spring and summer.
In winter, a layer of ice sheet covers the entire surface of the lake, except around the 60 spots where the springs flow.
A unique characteristic of Lake Zarivar is that no river flows into it and its water source is limited to the nearby snow-covered mountains and the natural springs gushing at its bottom. With some 37 rare bird species and its diverse flora and fauna, Lake Zarivar is recognized as one of Iran’s unique natural sites.
Adequate humidity and rain have provided a suitable condition for the growth of dense oak woods and other forest trees. Maple, wild pear, ash, walnut, wild apple, wild pistachio, hawthorn, cherry and almond trees are only part of the rich plant life of the lake.
The area also hosts diverse animal species such as forest dormice, golden hamsters, marbled polecats, ermines, Eurasian lynx and white-toothed shrew, most of which are enlisted as endangered species.White water lilies and long reeds frame the lake, creating a dream-like sight to behold.