Siyah Castle, Maku

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Siyah Castle, Maku

This castle lies 36 km. east of Maku. It is constructed on a flat land created by cooled melted material (volcanic soil). The turreted walls of the castle give it on additional beauty. This castle was a palace of one of the Orartoie kings in the 7th and 8th centuries BC. for defense purposes.

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West Azarbayjan Tourism Attraction

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HUMIDITY: 81 %

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Historical Places, West Azarbayjan

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...

Esmail Aqa Castle, Orumieh

This castle was built in the second half of the 19 century. It is located on a mountain, 18 km. west of Orumieh, on fringes of Nazloo Chay river. This castle is related to the Qajar era. The remnants...

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...

Natural Attractions, West Azarbayjan

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...

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,...

Other Rivers, West Azarbayjan

Other rivers and islands of the province consists of Arezoo island, Bar Andooz Chay, Shahr Chay, Nazloo Chay and Zoola Chay Rivers in Orumieh.

Religious Places, West Azarbayjan

Hazrat Mariyam Church, Orumieh

This church is situated in a garden in an old locality of the city. The construction of which dates back to the 7th century AD. and the end of the Sassanian Dynasty.

Markhneh (Sorop Neshan) Church, Khoy

This church is located in the village of Jamal Abad, and belongs to the Assyrian of this vicinity. The mode of architecture relates to the Sassanian period.

Mahabad Jame' Mosque, Mahabad

This mosque is from the Safavid era and because of its unique architectural techniques is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historical structures of this province. This mosque has 18...

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....