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Safavid Monuments; Hidden Gems in Iran’s Qazvin

Qazvin contains several notable edifices from the Safavid era, dating back to the period in which it was capital of Persia.

Qazvin contains several notable buildings from the Safavid era, dating back to the period in which it was capital of Persia. Perhaps the most famous of the surviving edifices is the Chehelsotoon (Kolah Farangi) mansion, which today is used as a museum in the town centre.

Here are some photos of more of the city’s Safavid-era constructions, from private residences to mosques and other public buildings. Photos courtesy of Mehr.

House of Aminis
House of Aminis
House of Aminis
House of Imam Jomeh Shahidi
House of Sardar Mofakham
Imamzadeh Hossein
Chehel-Sotoun, Most Famous Safavid Monument in Qazvin
Tehran Gate
Caravanserai of Sa’d al-Saltaneh
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin [Atiq Congregational Mosque] (2)
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin [Atiq Congregational Mosque]
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin [Atiq Congregational Mosque]
Municipality Mansion
Municipality Mansion

Have a look at previous IFP galleries focusing on Jameh MosqueSa’ad-ul-Saltaneh Bazaar, and House of Aminis, 3 of the buildings seen above.

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