Qazvin

In the name of God who creates beautiful lands

Qazvin

The place of heaven, the land of Kassites, the land of Jews, the land of the blue sky, fertilized plains and industries…

The history of Qazvin dates back to more than seven thousand years ago but through the ages many kings, emperors, merchants and tourists came to this city as it was located in the middle of Silk Road and was considered as a perfect connection between east and west of Persia.

Qazvin used to be called Cashpian or Caspian due to the Kassites who were the most important tribe in north of Persia who founded a city in the recent place of the city of Qazvin.

Nowadays because of the drawn attention through the ages to Qazvin, different cultures and tribes has come together to make a wonderful city, full of fertility, progress and peace.

The best places you should visit:

1. Chehelsoton palace
2. Saadosaltaneh bazaar
3. Qajar public bath
4. Grand bazaar
5. Peyghambarieh
6. The comprehensive mosque
7. Sardar water reservoir
8. Aminia funeral mansion
9. Kharaghan towers
10. The Alamut castle

 

The best Places you can stay in:

Hotel Marmar of Qazvin

The best restaurants we recommend:

Nemuneh traditional restaurant in Qazvin

Eghbali traditional restaurant in Qazvin

The best places for shopping:

There are different shopping centers in the city of Qazvin but the grand bazaar in the city center is something special you should not miss while visiting there.

Souvenirs:

Sweets, pistachio and almond are considerable items you can take home from this province.

How can you get there?

The highway from Tehran to Qazvin is the best way to get there from the capital which takes about one hour and half.

Expenses:

Besides being close to the capital, Qazvin is considered as one the cheapest places in Iran.

What to wear?

Usually in summer you may face hot weather but in other seasons especially autumn and winter very cold weather with rain and snow awaits you.