Things to do & places to visit in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran

West Azerbaijan Province #18 destination in Iran 2023. The average rating score is 4.34 based on 227 traveler reviews, of 27 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Tehran, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 14:10.

Top things to do (16)

Top places to visit (27 attractions)

5.0 Tergever (1 review)
- Scenic Area
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Churches & Cathedrals

This is a region that is nice if you like nature. It's away from the city and into the mountain area. There is a place to ski in the winter or when the snow has melted you can hike into the mountains or enjoy a picnic along one of the river areas. It's not a destination with an exact location. It's more of an area. See more..
5.0 St. Maryam Church (1 review)
- One of the oldest in the world!
Churches & Cathedrals
This beautiful church is located in South Khayam St. in Urmia. It is said that the church is the second or one the oldest churches in the world. If you go for a walk in center of Urmia you can visit this church. See more..
5.0 Church of Mother Mary (1 review)
- One of the smallest churches in the world!
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This beautiful small church is located in Janveslu, a nice village close to Urmia. It is one the smallest churches in the world. You feel calm and extremely relaxed there. Also there are nice coffee shops in the same street. See more..
4.5 Takht-e Soleyman (69 reviews)
- It was worth the whole journey to Iran
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

Takht e Soleiman is an incredible place as well as Zendan Soleiman. Moreover, there is a small village between the two from where you can hike to the archaeological site (Takht e Soleiman) and the mountain/volcano (Zendan e Soleiman). I have spent four hours all together between the two sites and the village and would love to come back soon. You can also sleep in the village in a recently refurbished traditional house. Strongly recommended! See more..
4.5 Lake Urmia (54 reviews)
- Here is symbol of my city
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks

One of the most salty lakes in the world. Due to its density and salt ratio, nobody would sink or drown there. Here is the magical place of my childhood memories which is gonna to fade from maps for environmetal issues. See more..
4.5 Qareh Kelissa (22 reviews)
- Beautiful, historic & cultural Church in Iran
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Wow, such a beautiful old church. Historically this is the Monastery of St. Thaddeus (AKA Jude, one of Jesus Christ's 12 disciples). Iran's cultural heritage is working on fixing this historic church since its now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its used for three days out of the year in July. Beautiful stone carvings, courtyard, and nice views. See more..
4.5 Zendane Soleyman (22 reviews)
- Macabre Hole
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Near the takhte soleyman you can see a great place that is very macabre. a mountain that has a big hole. see and enjoy See more..
4.5 Chapel of Dzordzor (7 reviews)
- Small but Magnificent Chapel
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Such a beautiful chapel in an awesome place. It is small but awesome. Next to the village of Barun. No one knows of this chapel/church. I asked around and then got a taxi at my hotel in Maku and they took me here. It was part of a much bigger monastery and slowly destroyed as the years went by since a thousand years ago. In the 1980's the government decided to build a dam and brought the remaining part of the monastery (this chapel) up the hill (where it is now). This place is hard to get to and make sure to bring your personal documents (I had my passport and ID) because this place is next to a sensitive dam. See more..
4.5 Shahar Chay (2 reviews)
- Shahar Chay
Bodies of Water

The Chah dam is built 12 km west of the city of Urmia and has a reservoir volume of up to normal levels of more than 221 million cubic meters, a height of 119 meters and a river bed of 84 meters. In recent years, after the construction of the dam, the area has become a tourist destination for nature and fishing enthusiasts, and nature lovers come here to see the country's exquisite landscapes and visit the beautiful natural attractions and beauty of this area from our beloved country. . The water of this dam is supplied from the river of the city of tea, which flows from the heights of Shahidan, Khalil, Zina to Bhutan, and springs up many villages along its path, creating a magnificent front that is unique in its kind. See more..
4.0 Shams Tabrizi Tomb (15 reviews)
- Shams Tabrizi
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

If you like Romi , you have to know about Shams-e-Tabrizi . You will reach this place with a 2-hour journey from Urmia. See more..
4.0 Mar Church Sar Giz (4 reviews)
- A beautiful spot
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

The garden is serene and the building carries the stories of the past 1800 years. For Assyrians this is a holy site and the doors are usually locked. Ask the coffee shop in front of the building to see if they can find the caretaker... See more..
4.0 St. Thaddeus Monastery (2 reviews)
- Interesting
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

The church has been well restored on the outside but is incredibly bleak inside and not like it would have been originally. The surrounding monastery buildings and garden are interesting and worth a look. However, the whole complex has a sad and forlorn air about it. As we had driven here on a day trip from Tabriz which was an incredibly long journey, I did feel that the trip was barely worthwhile. See more..
4.0 Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran (1 review)
- Here is not near qom
Historic Sites

Qom is a religious city.I live in this city and like to visit holy shrine of Masoume............ I hope the people all over the world travel into Iran and come to Qom by bus or taxi from Tehran , the capital beacause it's 1.5 hour from Tehran. See more..
3.5 Sahoolan Cave (13 reviews)
- Alisadr is better
Caverns & Caves

I loved it but it is very short. U can sit in boats and they show u lots of things in the cave. It is a 1 hour driving from Mahabd See more..
3.5 Orumiyeh historical bazaar (6 reviews)
- Urmiah historical Bazar
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Urmiah historical Bazar - Fantastic historic and current age Collaboration which give you freedom of shopping as well as of amusement See more..
3.5 Segonbad (3 reviews)
- Maybe not fascinating, but worth seeing.
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

An interesting tomb built in the shape of a cylinder! A brief description is on one of the attached photos. On the small lawn surrounding the tomb there are interesting lamb-shaped sculptures. See more..
3.5 Teppe Hasanlu (2 reviews)
- Very Ancient City
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Lookouts

I took a road trip from Urmia to Takab and went to see Hasanlu Teppe in the middle. This site is very ancient. People had been living in this city/village since 6th millennium BC to the 3rd century AD. It was destroyed by the Assyrians multiple times. There isn't much to see except the hill (teppe) and whats been dug more than 50 years ago. Everything that was found has been put in museums. See more..
3.0 Urmia Grand Mosque (2 reviews)
- Beautiful mosque with outstanding Il-Khanid mihrab
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

If you liked the Il-Khanid stucco mihrab in the Jame Mosque in Isfahan, you will love this enormous mihrab with exquisite detail. The three-dimensional globular decorations are especially impressive. The mihrab is in process of being of being restored and a mosque guide will explain things (in a Farsi). You will need to enter through the bazaar - which will tempt you to return and eat or shop for lunch. See more..
Azar Sabz Nursery (0 review)
Farms
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Imam Khomeini Mosque (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals
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Mecca Masjid (0 review)
Religious Sites
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mr R.n house (0 review)
Spas

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bukan/Beautiful garden Amir Abad (0 review)
Gardens

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Fakhrigah Rock Tomb (0 review)
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

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Darul Ehsan Makrian Mosque (0 review)
Religious Sites
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Nagadeh Museum (0 review)
History Museums
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Mahabad Central Mosque (0 review)
Religious Sites
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