Other castles of the Province

It is one of the beautiful houses of Birjand dates back to Qajar time. Its façade is decorated very nice based on local architecture techniques as well as those Azerbaijan.

Archeological Areas and Hills

There are several historical areas I n which different historical vestiges are available as well as fossils. These historical areas are Rawkan in Birjand, Kaal Jangal in Birjand Lakh Mazar in...

Rostam Castle-Khosf

This castle is located in the southeast of Khosf on the top of a hill overlooking Mazhan Plain. Since it is located on an inaccessible place, it is less damaged compared with other castles....

Natural Attractions, Khorassan-South

Thermal Springs of the Province

Garmab (Boiling water) in Fadashak, Garmab in Nasreddin village. Kaltorsh in Kalateh, Kaltorsh in Nehbandan Road, mineral water in Tonak village, Siah Mineral Water in Kalateh Soleiman, Gooab...

Arak and Karang Protected Area-Birjand

Locating in southwest of Birjand, this Protected area is one of the forest and beautiful areas of the region with verdant vegetation including herbal medicine. There live some wildlife like...

Giook Waterfall-Birjand

This waterfall is located in a verdant valley and is composed of several waterfall the highest one is 8 meters high.

Religious Places, Khorassan-South

Qaen Jame' Mosque, Qaen

This mosque was constructed in the year 796 AH and was repaired in the year 1086 AH by Safkosh during the period of Shah Soleiman Safavid. The structure is made of stone and brick and the...

Imamzadeh Zeid-ebne Moosa

This is also well known as “Zeidulnar’ is located in Afreez village of Birjand . The main structure is an eight paneled tower made of brick. One of the inscriptions here is...

Religious and Pilgrimage Sites

There are several old mosques and pilgrimage places dating back to Safavid and Qajar time with interesting architecture, decoration and ornaments. Thses sites are Chahar Derakht Jame’...

Art And Cultural Places, Khorassan-South

Local Music and Dances, South Khorassan

Local music and dances in South Khorassan Province are very old with rhythmic characteristics. These dances are performed in group forms. The songs of the region are full of sympathy and love...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, South Khorassan

The most important handicrafts of the Province are high quality Carpets with unique designs (especially in Mood Village which are mostly exported), rugs, mat-making, silk cloth, pottery, earthenware...

Museums

The museums of the province are Shohada (Martyrs), archeological and anthropological museums in Birjand, Nationally Honored Persons Museoum, National History Museum, Vaghf Museum all in...

Wonderfull Villages, Khorassan-South

Hendualan Village-Birjand

This old and historical village is located in the northeast of Birjand in a plain area. There is an old mosque in this village dates back to more than 1,000 years ago. Moreover, a pilgrimage...

Shakhan Village-Birjand

Located in a eye-catching valley 100 kilometers northeast of Birjand Township and has a long history. It has 4 neighborhoods and Shakkhan River crosses it and is used for rotation of water mill...

Tabas Messina Village-Birjand

This village, was also called Annab (Jujube) Tabas, is located in east of Birjand and southeast of Assadieh City. There are 4 neighborhoods in the village and contains many historical monuments...