Sightseeing places of Bushehr – Kajaro

Bushehr, with its port location, historical background and deep connection with the Persian Gulf, is considered one of the different cities in southern Iran. Bushehr has a rich historical background that is more than 5,000 years old. During the Qajar period, Bushehr port achieved considerable progress in terms of economic and cultural issues and earned the title of the most prestigious commercial port in the south of Iran. The sights of Bushehr are a combination of historical context, old mansions, beautiful beaches, etc. If you continue with us, we will introduce you to some of Bushehr’s sights.

The old market of Bushehr is one of the traditional markets of Iran and the sights of Bushehr, which is located in one of the old neighborhoods of Bushehr called “Dodhdashti”. Unfortunately, today there is nothing left of this market except a short hallway and a few empty rooms; However, by being in its lively and dynamic atmosphere, you can learn about the native culture of the region and buy local products.

Photographer: Mehdi Mirkani / Google Map

Malek Mansion in Bahmani neighborhood of Bushehr is one of the nationally registered works, which has an area of ​​more than 4,000 square meters and was built in the Qajar period by French architects with local materials. This mansion was inspired by a palace in France and Bushehr architecture and was built by a person named Malik al-Tajjar and has seen many incidents and residents over the years.

Photographer: Mjkhoshnood / Wikimedia

In the 1980s of Hijri, the Malek Mansion was purchased by Jafar Pourkebagani, the governor of Bushehr at the time, from the heirs of Malek Al-Tjajar for two billion tomans, and it was handed over to the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Tourism of Bushehr Province. This mansion consists of buildings and internal booths and various parts such as nesting gardens, Shahneshin, porch, several halls, bathhouse, many rooms and towers in two Ashkoob Malik booths.

Golshan Mansion is one of the famous places of Bushehr and the nationally registered works of this city dating back to the Qajar period (about 170 years ago), which is located on the beach street, Behbahani neighborhood and only 10 meters away from the sea. Around this building, the old buildings of Bushehr can be seen. The owner of Golshan Mansion is a businessman named Mr. Golshan, who used it for residential and commercial purposes after the construction of the mansion. Golshan mansion has three floors, the first floor consists of water tank, bathroom, toilet, kitchen and a place for the crew. The second and third floors were also used for living, hospitality and business affairs.

Photographer: Unknown / ouriranphotos.com

The historical context of Bushehr is one of the nationally registered works, which includes four neighborhoods of Behbahani, Dehdashti, Koti and Shenbadi in the heart of the city. The area of ​​this structure is about 38 hectares, and by visiting it, you will see one of the most unique and interesting residential structures in Iran dating back to the reign of Nadershah Afshar. The historical context of Bushehr has beautiful buildings such as mansions, consulates of different countries, mosques, churches, old markets and beautiful alleys.

Photographer: Abbas Heydari / Google Map

Photographer: Amirhosein Moghtadaee / Google Map

Saadat School, with its beautiful and stunning architecture and 1,500 square meters of infrastructure, is one of those attractions that you should not miss. Currently, Saadat School has two sections: the new section (for students) and the historical and cultural section (for tourists). The historical section includes rooms with photographs of students and dignitaries, as well as an arts and crafts gallery.

A trip to the south of the country is not complete without buying and tasting Persian Gulf fish; For this reason, you should include a visit to the Bushehr Fish Market in your travel plan. This market is one of the most attractive places to see in Bushehr and one of the old markets of this city, which was built in 1345. Fresh fish and shrimp are available in this market.

Photographer: Eh San / Google Map

Photographer: unknown / koshamag.ir

Large and small pots containing the skeletons of the dead have been discovered in the Shahgab cemetery. In addition, the existence of Dastkand graves and Khashgechin graves make this area an attractive place for those interested in history and archeology. According to archaeologists, examples of burial rituals from other historical periods (Parthian and Sassanid period) have also been discovered from the Shahghab cemetery.

Dehdashti mansion in Koti neighborhood is one of the tourist attractions of Bushehr with a special architecture that attracts the attention of every viewer. This four-story building was built by Haj Gholamhossein Dehdashti during the Qajar period, and since he was an oil merchant, this building is also known as Dehdashti Mansion and Oil Mansion.

Photographer: Alireza Bostanchi / Google Map

Many commercial documents have been discovered in this historical house, which are currently kept in the cultural heritage organization. Some of the documents are in raised script, and some of the stamps of the documents are 200 years old; Stamps related to Britain, India and Germany, as well as the Qajar era. Dehdashti Mansion has been used for commercial and residential purposes from the past to the present. But since 1377, it has hosted the Persian Gulf Medical History Museum. This building has been registered in the list of national works of Iran.

Kazeruni Mansion is another nationally registered monument of Bushehr, which is located in the old neighborhood of Behbahani and dates back to the Qajar period. The owner of this building is a person named Mohammad Reza Kazroni, one of the famous businessmen of the city. One of the characteristics of the Kazerooni mansion is its multi-story and high elevation; A characteristic that reached the people in the excruciating heat of the summer and they could endure the hot seasons by taking refuge in the upper floors.

Photographer: unknown / chtn.ir

Rais Ali Delwari Museum is located in his former house and its building is one of the magnificent works of the Qajar period and one of the most popular sights in Bushehr. Rais Ali Delwari was a constitutionalist freedom fighter and the leader of the southern uprising against the British forces in the First World War. His house has a simple construction, few decorations, including plastering. This building has been registered in the list of national works of Iran. Before the main collection of the museum, you will be faced with a restaurant space and a roof, and after that you will reach the entrance of the house with a double wooden door.

Photographer: unknown / balad.ir

General’s grave or General’s grave is one of the remains of the occupation of Bushehr by the British in the Qajar period and the tomb of an English general. The general’s grave is built in the shape of an obelisk; A square and tall stone column with a pyramidal tip and was used in the architecture of ancient Egypt, Assyria and Rome. It is said that this tomb is most likely the burial place of one of the commanders of the British army who was killed by Iranian forces during the British campaign to the south of Iran in the Herat incident in 1856. This tomb has been registered in the list of national monuments.

Photographer: Mohammad Ali Bakhtiari / Wikimedia

There was a cemetery around the grave of General Bushehr, which was turned into a park in 1390. This cemetery was the burial place of 35 British soldiers who were killed in a war that took place in 1236 AH between the invaders of the British Navy and the people of Baqir Khan of Tangestani. In this war, Bushehr was captured by British forces.

Amirieh Mansion is one of the surviving historical buildings from the Qajar period, which was used as a municipality building in the past. This building with native architecture and historical age is in the list of national monuments of Iran. Amiriya Mansion was built in 1317 AH by Ahmad Khan Daryabigi, the ruler of the ports and islands of the Persian Gulf. Currently, Bushehr city council is located in this building. The building of Amirieh Mansion is a two-story building with 10 rooms on each floor.

Photographer: Unknown / toosairline.com

The Persian Gulf Maritime Museum in Sabzabad neighborhood used to be the building of the British Consulate General. This museum with a wide space has two internal and external parts and has displayed a valuable collection of tools and devices related to seafaring. Historic military equipment is housed alongside old maps, a 110-year-old ship, and old typewriters, making this museum a source of inspiration for enthusiasts. The building of this museum was built during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar in Iran.

Photographer: Unknown / Wikimedia

Taheri mansion in Behbahani neighborhood dating back to the Qajar period is one of the must-see places in Bushehr. This building was built by the mayor of Bushehr under the name of “Mr. Siadat” and in the past it was called Baldieh Mansion. The mansion was later bought by a person named Taheri, and thus the name Taheri was chosen for it. Currently, Taheri Mansion is under the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Tourism and has been converted into Bushehr Anthropology Museum.

Photographer: Amir Aarabi / Google Map

Ghazi’s house is one of the historical houses of Bushehr dating back to the Zandiyeh period. This house belongs to the Ghazi family and has been registered in the list of national monuments of Iran. Stucco decorations with the shapes of flowers and bushes, moqransed entrance door and exquisite inlaid windows with colored glass are among the unique features of Ghazi House.

Photographer: Msadegh Sansari / Google Map

Kufa Bushehr Mosque was built during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. This mosque has a Shabestani design, has no dome, has a flat roof and no garlands, and materials such as anklet stone, plaster and teak wood have been used in its construction. The architecture of the building is not complicated and there is no trace of special decorations in it; However, this mosque is in the list of national monuments of Iran.

Photographer: Mehrab Arefi / Google Map

The courtyard of Kufa mosque is square and its naves have eight columns. Kufa mosque is about 22 meters long, 14 meters wide and 5 meters high, and has many wooden doors and windows.

Photographer: Mohammad Nasri / Google Map

Qavam Reservoir is built with local materials and its main skeleton and arch are made of very resistant sedimentary rocks. Two meters of the reservoir is outside the ground and about three meters of it is in the basement. On the exterior of the Qawam reservoir, you can see windows measuring 120 x 90 cm at regular intervals, which are covered from the inside with a stone grid.

The main building of Golestan school belongs to the Qajar period and is about 200 years old. This school is one of the oldest buildings in Bushehr port and was built by the British. The Golestan school building was once the seat of Sheikh Nasr’s rule, and after that it was changed to a post and telegraph office. This building finally started working as a school in 1322. Golestan school is registered in the list of national works of Iran. The materials used in its construction are coral stones and plaster mortar, and sandal wood and Boria are also used in the roof covering.

Photographer: Unknown / Wikimedia

Helleh protected area is one of the nature tourism destinations near the city of Bushehr on the shores of the Persian Gulf, which is only 10 kilometers away from the city center. About half of this area, with an area of ​​42,600 hectares, is a wetland and its water is supplied from the Helle River; A wetland that was formed in 1343 due to the flood of the river. Many aquatic plants live in this wetland along with water birds and other aquatic animals. In addition, many species of animals such as jackals, wolves, foxes, cranes, flamingos, herons, and ducks can be seen in the Helleh protected area.

Photographer: unknown / climbers.ir

Chahkotah Forest Park is located 50 km northeast of Bushehr in Chahkotah village. This 40-year-old forest park is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Bushehr, where you can see all kinds of desert and tropical plant species, as well as different species of coastal birds.

Photographer: Morteza Zakavati / Google Map

Photographer: Maysam Habashi / bamnews.ir

Autumn is the best time for a longer visit to the city and its surrounding attractions as the temperature gradually decreases. Among the sightseeing places of Bushehr in autumn, the following can be mentioned:

• Bushehr beach
• Historical context of Bushehr
• Malek Bushehr mansion
• Golshan mansion
• Persian Gulf Maritime Museum

Photographer: Amin / unsplash.com

Due to the mild and pleasant weather, winter is the peak season for traveling to Bushehr and visiting its various attractions. Among the sights of Bushehr in winter, the following can be mentioned:

• Bushehr beach
• Saadat School
• Dehdashti Bushehr Mansion (Persian Gulf Medical History Museum)
• Mir Ahmad hot spring
• Rais Ali Delwari Museum

Photographer: Mohammad Pourcheriki / unsplash.com

The nights of Bushehr with the sea breeze and the calm atmosphere of the beach create a different mood for walking and relaxing. Among the sightseeing places of Bushehr at night, the following can be mentioned:

• Bushehr old market
• General Bushehr’s grave
• Kufa Bushehr Mosque
• Kazerooni mansion
• Qavam Reservoir

Photographer: Parsa / unsplash.com

If you are planning to travel to the south of Iran, join Kajaro and see the complete list of Bushehr attractions before making the final plans and determine the best choices for your trip.