Zanjan , the city of resistance, is the place of intelligent,educated and hospitable people.Its pleasant climate ,natural beauties, sightseeings,and above all its artists make zanjan a unique place to visit.Zanjan with a population of 448398 covers an area of 6763 square kilometers.Before the Islamic Revolution ,agriculture was the main source of income.But,after the Revolution ,industrial development and new academic establishments transformed Zanjan's traditional social structure to modernity.Geographical features of zanjan province.
Zanjan province is located in northwestern Iran and its existence dates back to 2000 B.C. After remappting of the country in 1997, Qazvin and Takistan cities were sepeated from zanjan .At present, zanjan province includes seven major cities-zanjan,Abhar,Khorramdarreh, Khodabandeh,Igrood,Tarom,and Mahneshan .The province covers an area of 22164 squave kilometers,which makes up 1034% of the whole country.According to the latest census, its population amounts to 992311 people,which includes 1.50 % of the total population of the country.Zanjan province borders seven other provinces Eastern Azarbaijan,western Azarbaijan,Hamedan,Kurdistan ,Gilan,Qazvin, and Ardabil.
The sayyed Mosque
The mosque and school complex of sayyed was founded by abdollah Mirza Dadar,the 11 th son of Fath Ali Shah of Iran in 1903.This historical complex is invaluable monument which is built on Four-hall pattern mosques.
The Old Bazaar
This building was started during Agha Mohammad Kan's rule and ended at the time of Fath Ali Shah in 1879.In 1945 a number of mosques, inns, and baths were added to the complex.The old Bazaar is built on a straight line and its eastern and western parts are named as upper and lower bazaars.
The Soltanieh Dome
Soltanieh Dome,which is located at Soltanieh town,is 35 kilometers from zanjan.The building of the monument was ordered by Soltan Mohammad Khodabandeh in 1283,and it took nine years to be completed.The dome with a diameter of 25.60 meters is 48.50 meters high.It is the third largest historical building in the world following SantaMaria Cathedral in Italy and Ayasofia mosque in Turkey.It is also the largest brick structured monument in Iran.
The Molla Hassan Kashi Tomb
2.50 kilometers from soltanieh town the Molla Hassan Kashi Tomb is located.This eight-sided tomb is designed in a way inside which looks square outside.The four halls on the first floor are connected to one another through a beautiful corridor.These connected halls build up as a gorgeous dome.The monument was built towards the end of Tahmaseb Shah's rule in 1552.The dome is similar to Allah Allah Dome of Sheikh Safieddin Ardabili's tomb.
The Stone Inn
It is situated in the southeast of Zanjan,and was built during the rule of Shah Abbas II.Unfortunately,parts of the complex have disappeared over the years.In 1998 it was turned in to a traditional guest house where different types of Iranian food are served.
The Hajdadash Guesthouse
This is a reception center which is located in the heart of the old Bazaar.It was built about 100 years ago,and was first intended to be used as baths,but later it was changed into a guesthouse for tourists and zanjan residents.
The laundry
This building is at the centerof older zanjan which is densly populated.The district is called Abbasgholi Khan and is known as Baba Jamal choghori.The ground on which the building is constructed was purchased by Ali Akbar Khan Tofighi,who was then the mayor of the city.Two brothers named Mashhadi Akbar(the architect) and Mashhadi Esmail(the bricklayer) constructed the building.The water came from Qalache Haji Mir Bahaodin spring.It was used as a public laundry,and was run by a woman called lady Masoomeh.
The Industry
The most important businesses and factories in Zanjan province are:
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the Iran Transfo Company
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The pars switch Company
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the Iran National lead and Zinc Company
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the Kalsimin company
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the Minoo Company
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Mahneshan china ware and Hiss
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Sahand Carpet
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Laee Saz
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Samas Chemistry
The Agricultural products
The major agricultural products of the province include pomegranates,garlics,rice,grapes,apples,beams,cucumbers,onions,walnuts,almonds,hazelnuts,apricots,figs,and olive.
The Saltman
This is the corpse of a man with some flesh,skin,hair and personal belongings left.It is about 1700 years old,and was found in the salt mine of Chehreh Abad in 1993.It has revealed a lot about social condifions of the time.
The Katlekhor Cave
The Katlekhor Cave is one the most beautiful natural phenomenain Iran.It is 165 kilometers from Zanjan .
Embroidery
Embroidery with silver and rarely with gold has been a long tradition in zanjan.During Reza Shah's rule some of the artists were sentinto exile and these spread the art else where.
Shepherd Shoes
Making Shepherd Shoes is another handiwork in Zanjan.Zanjan artists are particularly skillful in doing the job.
Knif-making
Zanjan has always been famous for its beautiful and durable knives.
Hotels and Hostels
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Asia Hotel:Imam St.,Shohada Sq.,zanjan
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Park Hotel:Imam St.,Azadi sq., Zanjan
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Sepid Hotel:Enghelab sq.,Zanjan
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Jahangardi Hotel:Khoramshahr st.,
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Jahangardi Hotel:Khorramshar St.,Zanjan Ghazal Hotel:Zanjan-Qazvin Highway .
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Hafez Hostel:Enghelab Sq.,Zanjan.
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Saadi Hostel:Imam St.,Zanjan
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Amir Kabir Hostel:Imam St.,zanjan
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Kayyam Hostel:Ferdowsi St.,Zanjan
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Ferdowsi Hostel:Imam St., zanjan
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Tarom Hostel:Imam St.,Zanjan
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