Hamedan is known to be the 6th historical and cultural city of Iran by its various historical and cultural monuments which turned it into one of the most significant historical-cultural and tourism city. Avicenna mausoleum is the symbol of this city .The central square of Hamedan is known for radial plan by its rare architectural style in the world. The economy of the city is depending on tourism attractions due to historical and ancient, religious, natural centers and handicrafts such as pottery and ceramic, leather, carpet, Glim, Jajim, as well as the industrial complexes and factorie
Mausoleum of Avicenna_Hamedan
Sheikh_ol Raees Aboali Hossein ibn Abdillah, known as Ibn_e Sina was the famous Iranian physician, philosopher, sage, and poet. He was born in Bukhara, which was part of old Khorassan in 370 AH. He died in 427 AH in Hamedan. His mausoleum is a beautiful coned tower similar to the tower of Qabos ibn Woshmgir. The mausoleum was designed by Hushang Seihun. The whole building is a bit higher than 28 meters. The building consists of 12 lofty piers and dome. It has a main entrance on the east
Recreational Complex of Abbas Abad Hill_Hamedan
Abbas Abad hill, previously known as Naqareh Khaneh Hill, lies at the end of Mahdieh Street. This hill is important for its tourist and geographical characteristics. This hill has a view of the green valley of Abbas Abad on one side and the city of Hamedan on the other. An unnatural waterfall is flowing in the southeastern side of the hill. Many recreational and lodging facilities have been built on the hill in the recent years. There is a pool with boating facilities above the hill. The pool has a beautiful restaurant in the middle
Ganjnameh_Hegmataneh
Hegmatane has been the summer capital of Achaemenid kings. It has been located on the Royal Road. The stone inscriptions of Ganjnameh belong to Darius and Xerxes. They are cut on the walls of Mount Alvand. The inscription are in Old Persian, Elamit, and Babylonian languages. Each inscription consists of 20 lines. The Darius inscription is on the left a little higher than the Artaxerxes one. The Darius’s inscription is 190 by 290 meters. The Xerxes inscriptions were about a treasure before the cuneiform cods were found. The municipality of Hamedan hewed the English and Persian translations of these inscriptions on 2 pieces of stones in 1994
Friday Mosque of Hamedan
The Friday Masque of Hamedan sits near the main square of the city. It is a building dating from the Qajar era. The mosque has three entrances. One of them is new. The building has a rectangular plan and has a nearly four portico design. The southern parts consist of a lofty portico decorated with brick and simple inlaid tiles. The giant dome of the building has 2 layers. The mosque has beautiful porches. A vaulted vestibule and a small winter prayer hall whit short ceiling are on the west. Presently, the mosque has three porticos, 2 prayer halls, a brick dome, and a wide courtyard with a big pool in the middle
