The Imamzadeh Soltan Seyed Mohammad in Mowlavi Avenue; Imamzadeh Mohammad Taher in the Avaj village; Imamzadeh Soltan Veis in the Niyaq Village; Imamzadeh Zahr Abad; Imamzadeh Bibi Zobeideh; Imamzadeh Esmaeil in the Dodaheh Village; Imamzadeh Ali Akbar in Sagez Abad of Qazvin; Imamzadeh Zallan in Narjeh Village and the Peer mausoleum alongside the cemetery of Takestan.
Payqambarieh, Qazvin
This mausoleum is to the east of the Payqambarieh Avenue of Qazvin. It is believed that four personalities (the Messengers of the Almighty) are laid to rest here. Internally the structure is square in shape and its cornices are made of tiles. Sacred verses are seen within the structure, the same being of plasterwork.
The said tomb is located in the central square of Zia Abad, Qazvin. The structure is a quadrangle. In the higher sections its cornices are made of brick, whereas, lower sections have been constructed of brown stone. On the mausoleum is the dome which has a passage surrounding it, along with a cylindrical based structure. Within the structure, four colossal columns serve as support for the dome. The entrance door is adorned in a simple style and is related to the Qajar period. The original structure dates to the 6th century AH.
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein, Qazvin
The said Imamzadeh is located within the city of Qazvin and is the resting abode of Hossein, the offspring of Hazrat Ali Ebne Moosa-Al Reza (AS), who passed away in 201 AH. The primary structure dates back to the Shah Safi era. There is a date of 806 AH. on the extremely valuable wooden sepulchre of the mausoleum which seems to be the earliest date noted here. This structure was renovated in the early 14th century AH.
The above mentioned tombs are close to each other in the Nahavand Village of Takestan. A rectangular chamber connects the two. Both of the structures are circular, and both have cellars which are the locations of the tombs.
The above mentioned is located in the Bekandi village of Qazvin and is a quadrilateral structure. Till the height of 4m. its walls are covered with black and green colored slabs of stones fortified with mortar. Above 4 m. height, the quadrilateral changes to a regular octalateral structure.
The same lies in one of the rural areas of Qazvin, known as Zia Abad. The structure is a hexagon with a conical dome, and is constructed of brick. The dome is based on a hexagonal foundation, and the lower section of the dome is cylindrical. From within the shrine is also a hexagon with a false arch on each of these sectors.
The said lies at a distance of 200m. from the Farsjan village of Qazvin. The structure from the external view is rectangular and comprises of two sections, the mausoleum and a porch. The latter is constructed of sun-dried bricks and clay. The upper segment of the mausoleum is an octagonal. The dome has a steep incline and is covered with square shaped bricks. On the dome is a brick cupola in addition to a pyramid like structure also made of brick, which rests on the cupola.
The said is near the Shohada Avenue in Qazvin, and is a brick structure. The premises comprise of a northern and southern courtyard. Its porch to the southern side has tile work on the upper segment of its entrance. To both sides of the porch are chambers constructed in two storeys. The main plan is a quadrangle one with areas improvised for the elite on all sides. Thus converting the internal architectural feature to a 20-sided one.
This tomb is located in the midst of the ruins of Sonqor Abad (old sector). The tomb comprises of two parts, i.e., the main shrine and the porch. The shrine is quadrangle in shape, and to the four sides of the structure are embedded arches which serve as skylights.
This tomb is located in the Panbeh Reeseh locality of Qazvin, and the structure is an octagon. Each side has a vaulted false arch. With the help of supports from amidst these arches, an octagonal dome takes shape, which spreads out on the ceiling. From its façade the mausoleum has a circular formation. Though its upper sector displays a cylindrical effect. The inhabitants of the vicinity state that this tomb is that of the daughter of the 6th Imam of the Shiite sect.
Imamzadeh Ali, Qazvin
The above mentioned is located in the Shekarnab village of Qazvin. The structure is an octagonal one, with a rectangular skylight on each side. Within the structure there are two windows with colored panes. Its flooring is of "wind and cloud" tiles which are related to the Qajar period. There is a wooden sepulchre on the tomb. On the entrance of the structure is an inscription revealing the date of construction. The same being 884 AH.
Imamzadeh Abdollah, Qazvin
This brick structure lies in the midst of the cemetery of Farsjan Village. Externally the structure is similar to an octagon and the base of the dome rests on this octagon. The upper portion of the dome is beautifully adorned. Internally this octagon converts into a circular structure. The same is a remnant of the 6th century AH.
Other Old Mosques, Qazvin
Other ancient mosques in the province are the Bibi Amineh Khatoon Mosque, a relic of the Safavid era; the Zobaideh and Haleemeh Khatoon Mosque; the Sookhteh Chenar Mosque and the Mohammadieh Mosque, a relic of the 13th century AH.
Sheikhol Islam (Masoudieh) School and Mosque, Qazvin
The same is situated in the Shohada Avenue of Qazvin. It was constructed under the orders of one of the Turkaman chieftains named as, Amir Aqasi. This structure was renovated in the year 1321 AH. and was converted into a mosque and school. The structure of the latter is made of brick. Its entrance door is to the western sector, besides which is another entrance leading to a small courtyard of the school.
The above mentioned structure is located in Tabriz Avenue, and is a remnant of the Qajar era, dating back to the year 1231 AH. This cubical shaped structure is of two storeys. The cornices of which are made of stone, though the structure itself has been constructed of brick. Thence adorned with colored tiles. Epigraphs in the Nasa'liq script display the poetical verses of the late Mohtasham-e-Kashani. These inscriptions surround the courtyard of the school.
This ancient and small mosque is located on the Rey-Qazvin locality. The ceiling of the same is conical and extremely elevated. Within the mosque is of tile worked epigraph denoting hymn or prayers pertaining to Hazrat Ali (AS). In the center of the courtyard is a diamond shaped pool.
Salehiyeh School and Mosque, Qazvin
The same is located in the Mowlavi Avenue of Qazvin. In the southern section of the structure are sash windows overlooking the courtyard of the school. The structure of the mosque is of brick and its ceiling is covered by brick arches, painted white. The school is a two storeyed structure with chambers for the utilization of the novices.
The same is a relic of the Safavid era and is located in the Peyqambarieh avenue of Qazvin. Within the mosque is a covered area with an arched ceiling constructed of brick. The cornices on the surrounding walls and ten columns in the center are of marble. The cornices in the higher sections are to the width of half a meter, these have been worked with tiles. In the center of the second arch is an altar adorned with sacred names. The altar has been adorned further with vaulted and plasterwork revealing a colored effect.
The said mosque is a remnant of the Saljuqi and Safavid periods and is located in the Shohada avenue of Qazvin. The mosque has a large rectangular courtyard with a huge pool in the center. The said vicinity of the mosque is more than 4,000 sq.m. On the four sides of the structure are elevated porches. Flanking the northern porch are two beautiful minarets. On each side of the porches are two lengthy porticos.
The same is located in the Panbeh Rees locality of Qazvin, and in the Bollaqe Gorge. Hamdollah Mostowfi and Imam Rafaie have named the same structure as Jame' Asshab. Alike the Kabir Jame' Mosque the above mentioned is adorned with intricate plasterwork. These works of art most probably are the artistic efforts of the same craftsmen. This mosque held its own during the Safavid era but later declined.
The said structure is located at the western end of the Qajar Avenue. It comprises of 16 interconnected structures, constructed by a merchant called, Haj Mohammad Reza Amini in the year 1275 AH. The public mourning area or Hosseinieh consists of three parallel halls running in an east to west direction with beautiful wooden sash windows that are inter linked with each other.
The same is a remnant of the Safavid period, but was renovated during the Qajar era. The courtyard is rectangular with a large pool in the center. To each of the four sides of the structure of the mosque is an elevated porch and two lateral or side chambers, flanked by nocturnal areas. The northern and southern nocturnal areas, each have four false arches, and the eastern and western ones, each of nine false arches. The porches are adorned with enameled tiles, and each porch displays an inscription on azure tiles in the Naskh script.
