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Dom Dom Castle, Orumieh

This castle was constructed in the year 1018AH., on the Dom-Dom Mountain, 18 km. southwest of Orumieh. The castle stands at a great height and is composed of 5 sections.

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West Azarbayjan Tourism Attraction

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HUMIDITY: 76 %

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Historical Places, West Azarbayjan

Bakhshi Castle, Orumieh

This castle is on a deformed conical shaped mountain near the coast of Lake Orumieh overlooking a green plain. To the east of the said mountain there is an inscription written in the Elamite...

Andarkesh (Andar Qash) Median City, Mahabad

This historical city, which Batholomus called Darusha and Rawlinson named Daryasi, lies in the outskirts of Mahabad. The 'Roka' crypt which is located near the ruins of Andarkash bears strong...

Qarlidom Rocky Tomb, Orumieh

This mausoleum is to the north of Darreh-ye-Band. It is devoid of artistic decorations and belongs to the Otartoie tribes dating to the first Millennium BC.

Natural Attractions, West Azarbayjan

Simineh Rood (Tatao) River, Orumieh

This river originates from the summits around Saqez south of Lake Orumieh. The main branch of which, Shetaveh Rood is to the southwest of Dehshahr Kandi. After flowing across Bukan, western Miandoab,...

Wetlands, West Azarbayjan

The ponds and wetlands of this province cover an area of more than 700 sq. km. Some of these are 'sweet water'and some 'salty water'. A wide range of birds are provided with a...

Aras River, Maku

The bordering Aras River flows for about 135 km. between the province of West Azarbayjan and the Republic of Nakhjavan. This river takes its source in the Min Gol Mountains of Turkey. On...

Religious Places, West Azarbayjan

Seyed-ol-Shohada Mosque, Khoy

This mosque is located in north Enqelab Street and belongs to Qajar era. It is tetrangular structure and to the height of 60 cm. it was constructed by stone and the rest with brick. It has...

Menareh Mosque, Orumieh

This mosque has been situated in Amir Nezam sector of Orumieh and has a long brick made minaret which was constructed during the Qajar era.The external facade of the mosque has beautiful ornamental...

Other Churches, West Azarbayjan

Besides the above mentioned, other churches are present in this province such as Balolan, Mariyookhneh, Saint Jorj, Marqooya and Dareh-ye-Sham.

Art And Cultural Places, West Azarbayjan

Miandoab Museum, Miandoab

This museum was inaugurated in the year 1968 and has brought about a wide collection of relics from the past. Articles such as bronze and other metals related to the pre-historic ages,...

Orumieh Museum, Orumieh

The said museum was constructed in the year 1967 in this city. It comprises of various sections exhibiting ancient, historical articles, two segments which are devoted to anthropology and a library.

Natural History Musem, Orumieh

The province of West Azarbayjan has two Natural History Museums. One in the University of Orumieh and the other in the Environmental Directorate (regional office of the Department of The...

Wonderfull Villages, West Azarbayjan

Tribal Area and Special Villages, West Azarbayjan

The province of West Azarbayjan has its own special attractions regarding rural and tribal spaces or settlements. These are counted as valuable area for sight-seeing specially for tourists....