One -day travel guide to Qazvin

Qazvin, a city with a very rich historical background, has always had a special place in Iranian history. The city was selected as the capital of Iran during the Safavid period; For this reason, numerous valuable monuments from that period have been remembered in this city.

One -day trip to Qazvin can be a memorable and productive experience for you. On this trip you can visit the historical and cultural attractions of the city such as the Chehel Column Palace, Sepah Street, Hosseinieh Amini and Qazvin Jame Mosque; Tour in its historic market and enjoy the beautiful nature around the city. With proper planning and use of one -day travel guide to Qazvin, you will definitely be able to visit Qazvin’s most important and famous sights in a day; So join us.

One -day travel guide to Qazvin:

Why is Qazvin suitable for a one -day trip?

Qazvin is located near major cities such as Tehran, Karaj, Rasht, Saveh and Zanjan; So you can easily have a one -day trip to the city. Many of its tourist attractions are a short distance from each other, and you will be able to visit Qazvin’s sights in one day without spending too much time traveling in the streets and with proper planning. You can also try Qazvin’s most famous local cuisine on your trip and buy the city’s famous pastries as souvenirs.

_{Chehelston Palace, Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Pouya Sharif}

When will we go to Qazvin?

The best time to travel to Qazvin is spring and autumn. In these two chapters, the weather becomes temperate and pleasant and you can enjoy the natural and historical beauties of the city in the best possible way.

The suggested program for a full day in Qazvin

On a trip to Qazvin, be sure to start your day by visiting the first street of Iran, known as Sepah Street (Shohada Street). This street dates back to the Safavid period and is listed in the list of national monuments. Then, go to the historic Qazvin market near Sepah Street. This market, one of the indoor markets in Iran, gives you an unforgettable experience with traditional architecture and shops. Continue to visit the Saad al -Saltanah inn and enjoy surfing in one of the masterpieces of the Qajar architecture.

_{Qazvin Market, Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Moein}

After lunch and renewal, you can go to the Qazvin Forty Column Palace and visit the palace’s hatching mansion that has become a calligraphy museum in addition to touring its beautiful garden. Qazvin Jame Mosque, one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in Iran, is about 1.5 kilometers from the forty column palace and can be your next choice for Qazvin. A little further, within 2 meters of the mosque, you can visit one of the most beautiful historical houses of Qazvin known as Hosseinieh Amini. The architecture and decorations of this house and Husseiniyah will excite you. If you have time, be sure to include a visit to the Museum of Anthropology of the Qajar Bathroom in your program and get acquainted with a corner of the culture and customs of different Iranian ethnicities.

How to go to Qazvin?

Qazvin is one of the cities of Qazvin province and its center. Qazvin to Rasht is about 2 kilometers.

Qazvin access route: If you are from Tehran to Qazvin, from Tehran-Karaj (Shahid Fahmideh Highway), take yourself to Karaj-Qazvin freeway (Shahid Fallahi Freeway). By driving this route, you will reach Qazvin and you can enter the city via Rajaee Boulevard. The distance from Qazvin to Tehran is about 2 kilometers.

_{Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Mahjub Taherkhani}

Sightseeing around Qazvin

Barajin Forest Park

• Address: Qazvin city, northeast of Qazvin city, Barajin Road
• Distance to Qazvin: About 2 km (2 minutes by car)

Barajin Forest Park is one of the sights around Qazvin, which is a great option for leisure time and nature. The variety of facilities in this forest park include amusement parks, numerous rest and picnics, beautiful artificial lakes, coffee shops, restaurants and toilets. One of the most fascinating parts of Barajin is the Qazvin nature village, which is one of the country’s most equipped zoos.

_{Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Mehdi Bagherzadeh}

Alamut Castle

• Address: Qazvin city, Rudbar Alamut district, northeast of Gazarkhan village
• Distance to Qazvin: About 2 kilometers (two hours and 2 minutes by car)

Alamut Castle is one of the historical castles of Iran located in the Qazvin Alamut area. The castle was built on a high -end rock and was recognized as the center of his activity and his followers during the reign of Hassan Sabah, the founder of the Ismaili government. The architecture of the castle is unique and its structure is cleverly adapted to the topography of the rocks. The castle consists of two upper and lower castles, four towers, one entrance, a waterfall and more.

_{Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Ali Aghababai}

Lake Evan

• Address: Qazvin city, Qazvin, Rudbar Alamut, southwest of the village of Evan
• Distance to Qazvin: About 2 km (2 hours by car)

Lake Avan is located in a mountainous and well -known area and is available by car. In addition to enjoying the silence of nature and the landscape of the lake, you can also experience the boating on the eun. The best time to visit Lake Evan is the spring and summer seasons; Because the air becomes cool and the nature around the lake is at the height of its beauty.

_{Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Mohammad Reza Omidvar}

Where to eat?

You can choose one of the Qazvin restaurants and enjoy the taste of local food or Iranian and international cuisine.

Practical tips for one -day trip to Qazvin

You need comfortable and convenient shoes for hiking in Qazvin’s historic and historic places. Be sure to have a backpack and place some snacks, snacks, camera and bottle of water. Since it may be part of your outdoor and under -sunlight, we use sunglasses, masked hats and sunscreen.

_{Amini House, Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Mahila H}

Have you ever traveled to Qazvin? If you are going to go to Qazvin on a one -day trip to Qazvin, what tourist attractions do you visit? Be sure to share your comment and experience with Kajaro’s companions.

_{Cover Photo Source: Google Map, Photographer: Faezeh Mohammadi (Amini House)}