About

Located northwest of Tehran, the historic city of Qazvin is the capital of Qazvin province. Qazvin is known for its famous carpets, numerous historical sites, incredible landscape, and is a jumping-off point for a visit to the fortresses of the Alamut Castle, 30 km away. Qazvin was once capital of all Iran and has a considerable sprinkling of minor sights. Most …

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Getting Around

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History & Culture

As a strategic city, which was the capital of the country for 50 years during the Safavid era, Qazvin connected Tehran, Isfahan, and the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea coast. Qazvin has sometimes been of central importance at major moments of Iran history. It was captured by invading Arabs and destroyed by Hulagu Khan. After the Ottoman capture of …

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Top Attractions

Bazaar & Craft Workshops: The fascinating covered bazaar amply repays idle wandering. At the east end of the fine Bazaar-e Vazim, Saroye Vazir is stacked high with bundled old carpets. It’s one of several wonderfully down-at-heel caravanserais between which you’ll still find the odd door-maker and metal workshop. A cushion maker reveals his craft in an alley off Molavi St …

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