Markhneh (Sorop Neshan) Church, Khoy

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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.

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West Azarbayjan Tourism Attraction

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Historical Places, West Azarbayjan

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.

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.

Sangar Rocky Tomb, Maku

The said mausoleum lies 7 km. west of Mkau - Bazargan Road and near the village of Farhad. This structure dates back to 700 BC. This mausoleum has been dug out in the breast of the mountain...

Natural Attractions, West Azarbayjan

Zaab-e-Koochak River, Piran Shahr

The River Kloy or Zaab takes its sources in the heights of the Maidan Gorge 2,140 m. from the sea level, and after flowing through numerous valleys, flows across Piran Shahr and Sardasht and in Iraq...

Orumieh Lake, West Azarbayjan

The province of West Azarbayjan has the largest lake of Iran in its territory, known as Lake Orumieh. This lake is at an altitude of 1,267 m. from the sea level, with a length of 130-140 km,...

Other Rivers, West Azarbayjan

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Religious Places, West Azarbayjan

Mahabad Jame' Mosque, Mahabad

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Hazrat Mariyam Church, Orumieh

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Art And Cultural Places, West Azarbayjan

Natural History Musem, Orumieh

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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.

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....