Things to do & places to visit in Semnan Province, Iran

Semnan Province #28 destination in Iran 2023. The average rating score is 4.52 based on 29 traveler reviews, of 12 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Tehran, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 13:15.

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Top things to do (13)

• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Monuments & Statues
• Religious Sites
• Historic Walking Areas
• National Parks
• Architectural Buildings
• Scenic Walking Areas
• Forests
• Caverns & Caves
• Neighborhoods
• Ancient Ruins
• Historic Sites
• Deserts

Top places to visit (12 attractions)

1. 5.0 Shirband Cave (2 reviews)
   - Shirband cave
   Caverns & Caves
   
   
   Shirband Cave is an astonishing calcareous cave located 20 km northeast of Damghan,Semnan. It has been formed as a result of chemical interaction between water and calcium carbonate due to millions of years of erosion and deposit. This deposit is appeared as pointed crystal sticks and shapes,so called"Qandils" They have created an eye-catching landscape.‌‌ See more..
   
2. 5.0 Jameh Mosque (2 reviews)
   - Minaret of Jame-mosque
   Religious Sites
   
   
   This minaret is one of the oldest minarets in which the acme of glory and ingenuity of the brickwork of the Seljuk era can be seen. The minaret is 31 meters high with 105 stairs. Turquoise tiled epigraph is one of the privileged features of this minaret. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Mehmandust Tower (1 review)
   - Mehmandust Tower
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   The Mehmandust tower belongs to the Seljuk era. In this era, brick architecture reaches its peak. The structure of the tower consists of various brick decorations and Kufic inscription. These decorations have been used in vaults, muqarnases, corners and the building layout. The tower can undoubtedly be considered a precious masterpiece of the Seljuk era regarding to its unique decorations.‌ See more..
   
4. 5.0 Haj Aligholi Desert (1 review)
   - Haj aligholi desert
   Deserts
   
   
   Haj Aligholi Desert is about 6541 km square and its located in south-east of Damghan. In the rainy season, salt lake appears in the desert, and in the non-rainy season, the lake surface is covered by hexagonal salt platforms. The salt lake of Haj Aligholi Desert is the only lake that has this characteristic. The best time to see this stunning natural attraction is autumn, winter and spring‌. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Gerdkuh (1 review)
   - Gerdkuh
   Ancient Ruins
   
   
   'Gerd kouh' fort (Gonbadan Dej): One of the most historic, eventful and impenetrable mountain-forts in the world (2500 BC-1397 AD). It's well-known mostly for residence and activities of Ismaili sect (Assassins). See more..
   
6. 5.0 Tarikhane Mosque (1 review)
   - A MUST SEE place
   Historic Sites • Religious Sites
   
   
   We have been visiting this with our clients from Italy in Oct 2019 and very enjoyed the atmosphere and patterns on old bricks. As this is known as the oldest mosque of Iran, we supposed to see something fancy but it's decoration is very simple and very much liked it. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Qale Bala (8 reviews)
   - Beautiful traditional village in the middle of the desert
   Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
   I stayed 4 days in Qale Bala in April and discovered a lot about Iranian traditional culture ! The houses in the village are all made from ancient technique and some women are making really beautiful handcraft (some hand towels called Taneh and some colorful sewed napkins). The village is build on the side of a mountain so the view on the area is really beautiful. Many people come here to discover the Turgan natural Parc and its wildlife (famous for the Iranian ground Jay and the Cheetahs) or simply to relax. I stayed in a lovely guesthouse called Touran Gasht Guesthouse in the old part of the village and enjoyed great food and nice company! I would definitely recommend the place to all nature and wildlife lovers. (There is also a daily bus that is coming directly from Shahrood - a city nearby) See more..
   
8. 4.5 Abr Forest (6 reviews)
   - Beautiful
   Spent More than 3 hours Forests
   
   
   You're gonna have to hire an off-road vehicle with a driver. Never try to reach to the points with your sedan car. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Bayazid Bastami Tomb (4 reviews)
   - Wonderful mystical place with positive energy
   Saturday: 4:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Beautiful and soulful old place in a small town. A very spiritual place where Bayazid Bastami, a great Iranian Sufi Known to future Sufis as Sultān-ul-Ārifīn ("King of the Gnostics"), is buried. I suggest reading about Bayazid before attending the place. Built in 9th century but some parts are from 13th century and still stand strong. There's a mosque inside which is still used for daily prayers. Wonderful Persian architecture will capture your heart. A must-visit site in my humble opinion. See more..
   
10. 4.0 Kashaneh Tower (1 review)
    - Weight of history, unique and strange
    Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Some historians ascribe this unique tower to pre-Islamic Era, which is not proved and not rejected. Elements of Saljoghian Turkish architecture are obvious however. One side of the tower is joined to the Jame musque of Bastam city it is not clear that the musque is build after the tower or not, but it seems that the tower has been an independent building. Its beautiful, mysterious as the weight of history dictates and unique. See more..
    
11. 3.0 Tape Hissar (2 reviews)
    - Mysterious place
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    I visit this place near the sun set, thats an old hostorical Castle without rebuilding, but its a stange place See more..
    
12. Khar-Turan National Park (0 review)
    National Parks
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