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Bodaq-ol-Soltan Tomb, Mahabad
This tomb is located in the public graveyard of the city and belongs to one of the commanders of Shah Abbas Safavid. This mausoleum is a simple, small rectangular structure.
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Khoy Old Bazaar, Khoy
The said bazaar is to the eastern part of the city parallel to Taleqani and Enqelab streets. This bazaar is a remnant of Safavid, Zandiyeh and the Qajar periods in 4th century AH. This bazaar is composed of various sections. Though it has been constructed on simple lines, the architecture affect is impressive and suitable to the wealthy conditions of the city. Ibn-e-Hogol has mentioned this bazaar in his records in the year 346 AH.
Qatoor Bridge, Khoy
This bridge has been constructed in the recent years under new technologies. The bridge spans across a large valley, so as to allow the access of a railway line. The Qatoor Bridge is one of the important constructions in the middle-east, its length being 448 m. and height measures 128 m. The radius of its opening being 232 m.
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Panj Cheshmeh Bridge, Maku
This bridge is located 5 km. from Maku on the Zangmar River, and is a monument from the Safavid era. This bridge was constructed in order to facilitate communications between Tabriz and Maku, and the surrounding rural areas. This bridge is built on simple lines and made of stone.
Khoy Caravansaries, Khoy
Two ancient inns are present in Khoy, one 24 km. west of Khoy worked in stone and from the Safavid period, the other is 41 km. west of Khoy and like the former on a variable plan, and built of sun dried bricks, related to the Qajar era.
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