Sightseeing places in Kurdistan; Attractions and places to see + photo and address

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Kurdistan is one of the most beautiful and noble regions of Iran, known for its mouainous nature, rich culture and hospitable people. This province is considered a differe travel destination with its pristine landscapes, terraced villages, lakes and numerous historical monumes. The sights of Kurdistan offer tourists a combination of peace and autheicity of local life. If you wa to get to know the most spectacular places of this province and its unique attractions, don’t miss the coinuation of this article.

Natural and recreational attractions of Kurdistan

Abider amuseme park

One of the most famous sights of Kurdistan and Sanandaj is Abider Mouain Park, which is filled with local people on weekends. This park, which is located on a high mouain, is an ideal place for picnics and sightseeing; Especially since a beautiful view of the city of Sanandaj is under your feet. There are several fouains, gardens and a zoo in this spectacular park.

Karftu Cave is known as the largest cave in Dastkand, Iran

Karfto Cave is one of the longest and most importa historical caves in Iran, where signs of human presence date back to prehistoric times up to the 8th ceury AH. Since some parts of the cave have been changed by humans, it is also known as the largest Dastkand cave in Iran. This cave was registered as one of Iran’s national monumes on 20 Bahman 1318 AH.

Lake Zarivar

Lake Zarivar or Zaribar is considered to be one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kurdistan, which hosts many tourists from all over the coury every year with its beautiful nature and attractive eertainme such as sailing, paragliding and fishing. This lake, which was registered in Iran’s natural heritage list on 20th of Bahman 1389 AH, is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Iran.

The water of the lake is supplied from boiling springs in its bottom, as well as rain and snow water, and its suitable feature has caused various pla and animal species to be prese around the lake. The most popular food by the lake is its grilled fish, which according to tourists is considered the best grilled fish in all of Iran.

Qeshlaq Dam Lake

Qeshlaq Dam Lake or Vahdat Dam Lake is located 20 kilometers north of Sanandaj, which is considered a suitable place for water sports due to its recreational facilities and boat dock. This lake is the habitat of various fish such as fish, kingfish, blackfish, etc., and for this reason, there are recreational fishing conditions for those ierested.

Guileh waterfall is one of the famous places in Kurdistan, which is located on the way from Saqez to Marivan and in the heart of the lush forests of the border region of Kurdistan. With a height of more than 50 meters, this waterfall becomes very full of water in the spring season and creates very beautiful effects. Since the distance between the waterfall and the road is only one kilometer, it is easy to access, and in addition to watching the waterfall, you can use the green and lovely atmosphere around it for fun.

Babagargar spring

Babagargar spring is located in Babagargar village in the northeast of Qorve city. The color of the water of this spring is reddish and sometimes it turns lemon-yellow, which is due to the mineral salts in it. The presence of mineral salts, especially sulfur, has made its water effective for soda and skin diseases, treatme of indigestion, digestive diseases, etc.

The tomb of one of Imamzadegan named Seyed Jalal known as Babagargar is also located in this village, which you can visit after using the spring.

Sarab Qorveh is one of the sights of Kurdistan province, which is located in the south of Qorveh city. This lake is also known as Sarab Kotsar and its cool water is supplied by boiling springs. A small island can be seen in the middle of the lake, which is very attractive to visitors thanks to the beautiful lighting. In addition, access to this island is possible with an iron bridge.

Historical attractions of Kurdistan

Asif Waziri mansion

The largest ethnic museum in Iran is located in the Asif Vaziri mansion

Asif Waziri mansion is one of the oldest houses in Sanandaj city, which was built in the style of Islamic architecture in three historical periods: Safavid, Qajar and Pahlavi. This 4,000 square meter mansion, which is also known as the Kurd House, belonged to Asif Khan Diwan, nicknamed Mirza Ali Naghi Kurdistani, in the past, and was included in the list of Iran’s national monumes in 1375 AH.

When you visit this house, you can see one of the most beautiful historical baths in Kurdistan, which is located in this house. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit the Kurdistan Ahropology Museum as the largest ethnic museum in Iran.

Sanandaj museum or Salar Saeed mansion is located in the ceer of Sanandaj city in the Qajri mansion of Mullah Lotfollah Sheikhul-Islam. Historical works of the province and other parts of the coury are kept in this museum. The pre-history section, the age of history section, the Islamic era section and the temporary display section are among the differe sections of the museum to visit. In addition, the mansion building has its own charm for visitors with sash windows and colored glass.

Sanandaj Grand Mosque

Sanandaj Grand Mosque or Darul Ahsan Mosque is considered one of the most importa mosques and places of ierest in Kurdistan, which is worth visiting due to its seven-color tiling, glazed bricks on the floor and inscriptions coaining two-thirds of a part of the Quran. This mosque, which was built in 1227 AH by Amanullah Khan Ardalan, consists of two porches, a flowerbed, a ceral courtyard, 12 rooms and a chapel with 24 stone pillars.

Hammam Khan Sanandaj

Hamam Khan, also known as Hamam Pirzahiri, is located in the old coext of Sanandaj city. According to the stone inscription of the bath, it seems that its building was built in 1220 AH during the reign of Amanullah Khan Ardalan.

This bath was purchased by the General Departme of Cultural Heritage in 1377 AH and then its restoration work began in 1378 AH. Hammam Khan, like other Iranian baths, consists of differe parts, such as the erance hall, vestibule, upper part, mid-door, upper part, treasury, etc. Currely, Hammam Khan is used as a traditional dining room.

Khosroabad mansion

Khosroabad mansion and garden complex is one of the most attractive sights and one of the beauties of Kurdistan, which must be included in the itinerary of every tourist. Especially since it is considered one of the national works of the coury.

The differe parts of the mansion include the royal palace, porch, bath, porter’s and servas’ rooms. This mansion, which was built in 1223 A.H., was used as the seat of the governors of Ardalan.

Qamchaqai Castle was added to the list of national monumes of Iran in 1365 AH and its date is related to the third millennium BC. This castle is located in the village of Qomchagai in Bijar city and the height of its walls reaches 200 meters. The only way to connect the castle with the outside is through a narrow passage that one person can hardly pass through. An inscription with hieroglyphs and in heratic script has been discovered from Qamchagai Castle, which is considered one of the oldest semi-pictorial inscriptions in Iran.

Religious attractions of Kurdistan

Imamzadeh Hamza Arab

Hamza Arab shrine or imamzadeh is one of the most attractive attractions in Kurdistan, which is located on a high mouain with a beautiful view around. He is considered to be from the dynasty of Sadat Musa bin Jafar (AS), who is said to have been buried in this place according to his will. To access this Imamzadeh, you can travel part of the way by car. The rest of the route consists of about 600 steps that you have to walk to reach the shrine.

Tomb of Hajar Khatun

Hajar Khatun’s tomb is considered one of the most importa religious places in Sanandaj city, which is located in the old neighborhood of Sartpoule. This tomb has been registered in the list of national monumes of Iran due to its special architectural features. According to the narrations, this Imamzadeh is the sister of Imam Reza (a.s.) who passed away on a trip to Khorasan and was buried in this place.

The two minaret mosque of Saqqez

The two minaret mosque is located in the old coext of Saqqez city on Imam Khomeini Street and apparely dates back to the Afshariya era. This mosque, which is among the national monumes of the coury, has a brick facade with a Chinese knot made of bricks and yellow tiles.

Kurdistan shopping ceers

Sanandaj market has a simple and nested space with a dome roof, which is a relic of the Safavid period. This traditional market, which is located in the ceer of Sanandaj city, is one of the most special places to visit in Kurdistan

Unlike other Iranian markets, it does not have a linear pattern and its plan is rectangular. After eering the market of Sanandaj, at first glance, colorful fabrics hanging from the ceiling are in fro of your eyes; Fabrics used for sewing women’s Kurdish clothes. Also, while exploring the market, you will get to know the aroma of Kurdistan’s special spices, which will remain in your mind forever.

Tanakura market in Sanandaj

Tanakura market in Sanandaj, which is dedicated to the sale of second-hand goods, is another shopping ceer in Kurdistan. In addition to clothes, all kinds of shoes, glasses, sports equipme and tools, electrical appliances, dolls and toys can be found in this place.

Marivan border market

Marivan border market is located 15 km away from the city, and as one of the city’s shopping ceers, the quality and autheicity of its products cannot be guaraeed. In general, this market is a great place to buy electrical and electronic devices, bags and shoes, clothes, etc. In addition, it is possible to buy beautiful Marivan fabrics and local handmade shoes for souvenirs.

Bijar market, which dates back to the Safavid era, was destroyed and rebuilt several times during the war, and today parts of the previous building can still be seen in it. This market was registered in the list of national works of the coury in 1387 AH. In addition to the daily necessities of people that are sold in this place, handwoven carpets are also sold in this market.

The great passage of bright sunshine

Many tourists choose Baneh to buy foreign and cheap household goods. If you travel to this city, be sure to go to the large market of Aftab Derakhshan, which, in addition to electrical appliances, has two floors dedicated to the sale of clothes. Here, the goods are offered in wholesale and retail at reasonable prices.

Golestan Baneh shopping ceer

Golestan Baneh shopping ceer is an ideal place to buy cosmetics. Two floors of this shopping ceer are dedicated to the sale of cosmetics and clothes, and the other two floors are dedicated to all kinds of home appliances at very reasonable prices.

Summer villages of Kurdistan

Palangan village

Palengan is a village with stepped architecture in a mouainous area, which reminds you of Masuleh in Gilan. This village is divided io two halves by a roaring river, which has given it a double charm. The beautiful nature of Palangan, including spectacular and green gardens, several bubbling springs in the Tangivar Valley, watery waterfalls, etc., has made this place one of the most special sightseeing areas in Kurdistan.

Palangan Castle, which is located on the top of the mouain and next to the village, is considered one of the attractions of Palangan, where life coinued uil the 10th ceury.

Hoye village is located in the west of Kurdistan between the two cities of Sanandaj and Marivan. This village also dazzles every viewer with its stepped architecture. Hoye village is divided io two parts, Warde Ga and Meleh Ga, each of which has its own sights.

The location of the village in a mouainous area has caused several importa mouains such as Rozdeh Khani, Se Bid, Shianeh, Reh Jal Ga, etc. to exist around it. One of the reasons for the life of this village are the springs around it, among which Hanu Sheikheh and Hanu Hawasi can be meioned.

Tangi Sar village

Tangi Sar village is another beautiful village in Kurdistan with a staircase architecture. The unspoiled natural scenery, diverse, beautiful and colorful local clothes are among the factors that have placed this village among the sights of Kurdistan province. These features have gone hand in hand for every visitor to capture these sights with their camera frame.

Oraman Takht is more than 3,000 years old and is located in the Oramanat region of Kurdistan. It was previously known as a village, which was renamed to Oraman Takht city in 1390 AH together with Sarpir village.

The fame of Oraman Takht is related to the stepped architecture of its houses, which are made of stone and wood. The unique nature and stunning views of this region are attractive for every tourist. Since Oraman Takht is located in a mouainous area, the best season to visit it is spring and especially May.

Sightseeing places in Kurdistan spring

The spring of Kurdistan with the flowering of the plains, the greenness of the mouains and the pleasa weather is the best time to travel to this beautiful and mouainous province. Among the sights of Kurdistan in spring, the following can be meioned:

Lake Zarivar
Oramanat village (Oraman Takht)
Mou Abid in Sanandaj
Palangan village
Qeshlaq Dam

Sightseeing places in Kurdistan summer

Due to its high altitude and cool weather, Kurdistan summer is an ideal destination to escape from the heat of the ceral cities of the coury. Among the places to visit in Kurdistan province in summer, the following can be meioned:

Lake Zarivar
Oramanat village (Oraman Takht)
Guileh waterfall
Sirvan River
Zagros oak forests

Sightseeing places in Kurdistan autumn

The autumn of Kurdistan, with its golden colors and cool air, gives a poetic and calm face to the nature of this province. Among the sights of Kurdistan in autumn, the following can be meioned:

Zagros oak forests
Lake Zarivar
Marivan-Sarovabad road
Palangan village
The slopes of Mou Abider

Sightseeing places in Kurdistan wier

Wier in Kurdistan is cold and snowy, and its white mouain scenery has a special and spectacular effect. Among the attractions of Kurdistan in wier, the following can be meioned:

Nassar ski resort
Lake Zarivar
Mouain roads
Sanandaj city
Wier scenery of Kamiyaran

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