Location: Qazvin
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Qazvin (/kæzˈviːn/; Persian: قزوین, IPA: [ɢæzˈviːn] ( listen), also Romanized as Qazvīn, Caspin, Qazwin, or Ghazvin) is the largest city and capital of the Province of Qazvin in Iran. Qazvin was an ancient capital in the Safavid dynasty and nowadays is known as the calligraphy capital of Iran. It is famous for its Baghlava, carpet patterns, poets, political newspaper and pahlavi (Middle Persian) influence on its accent. At the 2011 census, its population was 381,598.
Restaurants in Qazvin
1. Gate of Alamut
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5.0 based on 86 reviews
Daily tours to the Valley of the Assassins. Visiting the castles of Lambesar and Alamut, Ovan Lake and the Canyons of Andaj. The drivers are all professional and experienced drivers giving you the feeling of safety and joy of the all-windy roads of Alborz mountain range.
2. Visit Alamut
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Visit ALAMUT Valley, Castle of Assassins, Lambesar Castle, Andej Canyons and Ovan Lake with our professional, licensed driver guides. Tours through ALAMUT region to the Caspian Sea. Daily and multi-day tours.
3. Alamut Eagle Tours
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
If you WANT to feel the Persian heart and soul, come with us to the Alamut castle to listen to Persian incredible history, to share our hospitality and culture. We will take you to the Alamut castle, show you the city and surroundings. Moreover, our prices are honest. BE OUR DEAREST GUEST. COME TO FEEL PERSIAN SOUL.
4. Aminiha Hosseiniyeh
5. Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By persiangryphon - Shiraz, Iran
Sad Al Saltaneh Inn in the hustle and bustle of the Qazvin traditional Bazaar! Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai was built during the Qajar Dynasty by the rule of Nasereddin Shah (who ruled from 1848 to 1896), and is the largest urban caravanserai in Iran. The caravanserai is located right next to the bazaar of Qazvin and is 6,000 ㎡ big with a square foundation. The complex consists of 7 yards, a bazaar, and a dedicated bathhouse. The calm and covered bazaar of this complex is full of small shops offering jewelry, handicrafts, carpets, paintings, and ceramics as well as cafes and restaurants in a relaxing atmosphere.
6. Bist Sotoun
7. Qajar Bathhouse & Anthropology Museum
8. Qazvin Gateway
9. Ovan Lake
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By nadia_trip_iran - Tehran, Iran
ovan lake known as Evan lake by locals, is a small lake in Alamut valley of central part of Arburz mountain range, in Qazvin province in Iran. The central part of the lake is approximately good for fishing specially for carp. The only tributary that flows into the lake, is a stream with the same name, Ovan, coming down from northern mounts. The north of the lake is also surrounded by three small villages, namely from east to west: Varbon, Ovan and Zar-abaad. Because of the heavy seasonal rainfall and snowfall in the winters, which at times reaches a few meters, it has numerous water resources. Surrounded by Avan, Varbon, Zavardasht and Zar-abaad villages, the lake is located in an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level, its maximum length is 325 meters, and it has a width of 275 meters. The deepest section of the lake is 7.5 meters and extends over 70,000 square meters. The water of Ovan lake is provided from rainwater and also the ever-gushing springs in its ground which results in very clean and transparent clear water. Ovan Lake is suitable for fishing, swimming and riding boats in summer while in fall it hosts migratory birds such as swan, goose and duck. In winter, the lake can be used for sports such as skiing and ice skating while its surface becomes slippery with ice in winter.
10. Cantor Church
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By amirhosseinf - Tehran, Iran
One of the sights of Qazvin is the cantor church. It is one of the smallest Orthodox churches in Iran. The Cantor church was built by the Russians in Qazvin during World War II, but today it has no religious use and is preserved as a monument. There are two tombstones in the churchyard, one of which is the tomb of a Russian pilot killed in World War II and one of Russian engineering. The architecture of the building and its brick facade look different than other buildings in the city.
