Khorassan Razavi

Choses à faire dans la province du Khorassan-e Razavi

Razavi Khorasan Province Essentials

Razavi Khorasan Province serves as a vital spiritual and cultural hub in northeastern Iran. Centered around the holy city of Mashhad, the region features architectural landmarks like the UNESCO-listed Qasabe Qanat and the Ribat-i Sharaf caravanserai. It preserves the legacies of Persian literature and history through the mausoleums of Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam, and Nader Shah Afshar. Natural sites include the Akhlamad waterfalls and the ancient fire temple of Khone-ye Div, reflecting the province's diverse historical layers from the Sasanian era to the present.

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Qasabe Qanat of Gonabad

The Qanats of Ghasabeh, also called Kariz eKay Khosrow, is one of the world's oldest and largest networks of qanats.

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Khayyam's tomb

Located in Nishapur, this 20th-century monument was designed by architect Hooshang Seyhoun. Its geometric structure features diamond-shaped tilework and calligraphic inscriptions of the poet’s quatrains.

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Tomb of Nader Shah is a building in Mashhad designed by Hooshang Seyhoun.

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Khosrogerd minaret

Khosrogerd Minaret is a 12th-century tower located 10 kilometres to the west of Sabzevar, Iran, and is all that remains of the Silk Road…

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Ribat-i Sharaf

The Ribat of Sharaf is a historical ribat, or rest place for travellers, located in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, between Merv and…

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Khone-ye Div

Khone-ye Div – An archaeological site located in Iran, in the Razavi Khorasan Province.

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Ferdowsi Mausoleum

Situated in the ancient city of Tus, this marble mausoleum honors the author of the Shahnameh. The structure incorporates Achaemenid architectural elements and is surrounded by a large garden and museum.

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Kamal-ol-Molk Tomb

Located in Nishapur near the tomb of Attar, this mausoleum honors the renowned Iranian painter. Designed by Hooshang Seyhoun, the structure features intricate tilework and geometric patterns inspired by traditional Persian art.

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Ghadamgah caravansarai

A Safavid-era roadside inn located near the Ghadamgah shrine. This historical structure provided lodging for pilgrims and merchants traveling along the Silk Road toward Mashhad.

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Abshar awl akhlmd

A series of waterfalls located in a deep canyon near Chenaran. The site features several cascades, the largest reaching approximately 23 meters in height, surrounded by limestone cliffs and lush vegetation.

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A recreational complex situated around the Chalidareh Dam near Torqabeh. It offers activities such as boating, fishing, and a cable car system with views of the surrounding hills and reservoir.