This castle and remainders of the aggregate castles of Najaf Qoli Khan are located in Shalamzar and were constructed by the local governors (Khans) of the Bakhtiyari Tribe. The Shalamzar castle which covers an area of 1000 sq. m. was constructed in 1307 AH by Morteza Qoli Khan Samsam. This building is rectangular cubic in shape and has double storeys, the first floor has a number of rooms with chambers and ceilings made of sun dried bricks (Khesht). In front of these rooms stony porticos with beautiful decorations have been constructed. The second floor is ruined and nothing is left to observe.
Throughout the province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari there are archaic trees which some how have intermingled with the religious beliefs of the local inhabitants. A few varieties of such trees are...
In addition to above, mention can be made of the Dopalan Bridge on Zayandeh Rood River, Sharlo Bridge 7 km from Saman, Hooreh bridge in Houreh village of Shahr-e-Kord, Shahrak and Haj Abdollah baths...
Rural areas of province in addition to suitable climate conditions, greeneries and freshness, have their special architecture which is intermingled with the nature and lifestyle of the rurals. For...
Different kinds of handicrafts and souvenirs of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari province are as follows: the famous Chalshotori carpet, tribal carpets and rugs, Chukha, felt, Giveh or a type of local foot...
In this province the following can be said to be a part of the local dishes : Aash-e-Jow torsheh, Bakhtiyari Aabgoosht , Yogourt Eshkeneh, Nishi Tanoori, Gorgoreh Holar, Sooq Dooq, Borani, Omaj, Aab...
This building is situated in Shahr-e-Kord, and belongs to Qajar and Pahlavi eras. The contruction material is made of sun dried mud bricks, bricks and gypsum. The main building in a southern...
The aggregate of Imamzadeh Dastgerd comprises of a tall gateway, corridors with various booths, sculptured pillars upholding the nocturnal prayers hall (Shabestan) and a brick inlaid ceiling. The...
This mosque is located in the village of Shahrak, east of Shahr-e-Kord. This mosque has an interesting place for nocturnal prayers in the winter season. It was constructed by thick square bricks and...
Music and poetry in Bakhtiyari Tribes have an ever lasting links to their lives. Bakhtiyari music tunes, are known as verses, which are 20-25 in numbers. Each clan has their own special group of...
Different kinds of handicrafts and souvenirs of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari province are as follows: the famous Chalshotori carpet, tribal carpets and rugs, Chukha, felt, Giveh or a type of local foot...
In this province the following can be said to be a part of the local dishes : Aash-e-Jow torsheh, Bakhtiyari Aabgoosht , Yogourt Eshkeneh, Nishi Tanoori, Gorgoreh Holar, Sooq Dooq, Borani, Omaj, Aab...
