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Local and Regional Foods, Zanjan

In this respect, Zanjan province has an elaborate number of dishes, many of which can be traced down to the authentic villages and tribes. The various types of Aash are: Omaj Aashi, Soqan Aashi, Tandir Aashi, Aash Mast, Aash Dooq, Aash torsh, Aash Rishteh, Aash Balqur, Aash reshteh Torsh. Khoresht or types of curries such as: Khoresht Isfinaj or spinach, Khoresht Gowjeh Sabz, Khoresht Lubia Sabz, Khoresht Kadoo Halwai or red pumpkin. Kookoo-e-Shireen, Nargesi, Borani-e-Isfinaj, Seebzamini Bereshteh, Kaleh Joosh, Sheer Birinj, Halwa, Mashkafi, Kolarg, Kolas and a variety of other dishes.

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Historical Places, Zanjan

Chalapi Oqli Historical Edifice, Khoda Bandeh

This two storeyed structure is located 500 km. south west of Soltanieh between Soltanieh and Khoda Bandeh. Researchers have affiliated this building to Soltan Chalapi. This complex or aggregate...

Zolfaqary Edifice, Zanjan

The historical complex of the Zolfaqary edifice is located in the central network of the old part of the Zanjan city. This comprises of the so called interior buildings (which mainly sheltered...

Soltanieh Dome Tomb, Abhar

The said lies south west of the Cohan Dej (Royal citadel). It was constructed during the reign of Soltan Mohammad Khoda Bandeh (Oljaito) in the years 704-712 AH. This structure has 8 elevated...

Natural Attractions, Zanjan

Qezel Ozan River, Zanjan

This river finds its source in the mountains of Kurdestan, and meandering through the winter residing quarters (Qishlaq) of the Afshar terrain, finds its way to the suburbs of Khoda Bandeh. Thereby...

Katale Khor Cave

The most famous natural phenomena in Zanjan Province is Katale Khor Cave means " mount of Sun"

It's situated at ~120km south of Zanjan city & 410km away from...

Abhar Rood River, Abhar

This vicinity is within the limits of the eastern face of Garah Daq Mountains, in the rural area of Sajas, taking its source 30 km north east of Qeydar. In addition to smaller tributaries...

Religious Places, Zanjan

Imamzadeh Ebrahim (Soltanieh), Abhar

This tomb is located in Sajas approximately 30 km. west of Soltanieh. The dome of this structure is unique in itself and the artistic finishes to it can be related to the Saljuqi era. In this...

Other Imamzadehs, Zanjan

Other mausoleums of Zanjan province worth mentioning are: Imamzadeh Mohammad, Imamzadeh Ebrahim, Imamzadeh Yahya, mausoleum of Peer Sakineh Khatoon and the Gol mausoleum of Abhar.

Qorveh Jame' Mosque, Abhar

This mosque is located in the village of Qorveh in Abhar, and was erected during the Saljuqi era (5th century AH.).

Art And Cultural Places,Zanjan

Zanjan Anthropological Museum, Zanjan

This museum is located in the historical site of the beautiful edifice of the Rakhtshooy Khaneh in the renowned locality of Baba Jamal Charoqi of Zanjan. This is a remnants of the Qajar era and the...

Local Music and Dances, Zanjan

From ancient times the music of Azarbayjan owed its fame to the presence of the 'Ashiqs' who were self made artisans contributed to the local music by composing lyrics and displaying...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Zanjan

These plain knives and a variety of pocket knives and switch blades, carpets, 'Charoq' (a local type of women shoe) filigree work, silver and a variety of 'Kilim' (a coarse...