Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Kerman, Iran
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3.6 km
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Experience Kerman in Iran in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in KermanSight 1: Ghale Dokhtar
The Dokhtar Castle of Kerman, also known as the Old Castle, is the central core of the ancient city of Kerman and is at least equivalent to the Median period and is one of the oldest castles in Iran, which is located on a low mountain in the neighborhood of Ardeshir Castle in the east of Kerman.
Sight 2: Zeinolabedin Sajadian Shrine
The tomb of Seyyed Zeyn al-Abedin Sajjadian belongs to the Qajar period and is located in Kerman, 17 Shahrivar Street, Alley No. 7, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on August 13, 2005 with the registration number 13081.
Sight 3: Seyyed Golbazkhan Shrine
The tomb of Seyyed Golbaz Khan belongs to the first Pahlavi period - 80 years and is located in Kerman, Moshtagh Square, 17 Shahrivar Street, after the Revolution Crossroads, corner of Alley No. 5, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on February 26, 2008 with the registration number 21498.
Sight 4: Moshtaghiye Dome (Three domes)
Mushtaqieh Dome also romanized as Moshtaqiyeh Dome or Moshtaghieh Dome is a historic funerary monument and religious complex located in the city of Kerman, Iran. It is also known as Three Domes (سهگنبدان). The present building dates back to the reign of Mohammad Shah Qajar in 1838 and is number 525 on the list of national monuments of Iran.
Sight 5: Masjed-e Jāmé of Kerman
Jameh Mosque of Kerman is a mosque located in Kerman, Iran. The mosque was built at the time of Mubariz al-Din Muhammad, Muzaffarids, in the 14th century. The western side of the building features a high portal which has been decorated with decorative tile-works and a watch tower.
Sight 6: Vakil Restaurant and Teahouse
Vakil Complex is located on the edge of the Grand Bazaar and in the center of the old city of Kerman. The elements of the complex are: a bazaar with a length of 200 meters, a bath, and a caravanserai with an area of about 8,000 square meters. This collection was ordered by Mohammad Isma'il Khan Nouri, Vakil al-Mulk, the governor of Kerman, in 1286 AH. A.H. The decorations of the house are rational tiles with geometric designs and its architecture is of the four-porch type. The architecture of the bazaar is inspired by the Safavid era and the bath has benefited from the design of traditional baths.
Sight 7: Ekhtiyari Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar of Kerman starts from Arg Square and ends at Moshtaghieh Square. Each part of the Kerman Bazaar was built during the reign of one of the rulers of this city and is unique and world-famous in Iran due to some of its features. This bazaar is considered the longest order of bazaars in Iran and was mainly built after the eighth century AH. This work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on May 15, 2001 with the registration number 3856.
Sight 8: Ganjali Khan Mosque
Ganjali Khan Mosque is located on the northeast side of Ganjali Khan Square and next to the Ganjali Khan School, which was built around 1007 AH by Ganjali Khan, the ruler appointed by Shah Abbas Safavid. This mosque was in fact the place of worship of the ruler of Kerman, and according to another narration, the mosque was the Ganjali Khan School.
Sight 9: بازار مسگرها
Kerman Copper Bazaar is a part of the Ganjali Khan complex, which has been remembered in Kerman since the Safavid era.
Sight 10: Hamam -e- Ganjali Khan
Ganjali Khan Bath is one of the buildings of the Ganjali Khan complex in Kerman, which was built in 1020 AH. Ganjali Bey, nicknamed Ganjali Khan, was one of the rulers of Kerman during the reign of Shah Abbas who did important construction works in Kerman. In order to have public promenades in the middle of the city, he first created a large square. This square, which is more than 100 meters long and 50 meters wide, is surrounded on four sides by special buildings including a school, a mosque, a bazaar and a bathhouse, four souqs, a cistern and a mint and is an excellent collection of civil works of the Safavid era. Its architect is Master Sultan Mohammad Memar Yazdi.
Sight 11: دیوار قدیم شهر کرمان
The remains of the fence of the old city of Kerman belong to the Qajar period and are located in Kerman, between Moallem Street and Adalat Street, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on September 29, 2002 with the registration number 6125.
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