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Iran is full of beautiful and attractive cultural, historical and natural sights. In every city and village of Iran, you can see many attractions, among which the architectural masterpieces of Iran have a special place, and visiting each of them can be a special and different experience. These works are left over from the glorious history of Iran, which have been left over from different eras. Join us as we explore some of these magnificent buildings.

1. Azadi Tower in Tehran

Azadi Tower in Tehran is not only a symbol of this city, but it has become a symbol for the whole country. The construction of this tower was completed in 1349 by Hossein Amanat. The architecture of Azadi Tower is derived from the ancient architecture of Iran during the Achaemenid, Sasanian and Islamic periods. In the lower part of this tower, several halls have been built in which a gallery, library and museum have been built. A competition was held for the construction of this building in 1345, and Hossein Amanat, a twenty-four-year-old architect who had just graduated from Tehran University of Fine Arts, won first place and his design was built. This building is built on three floors and has four elevators, two staircases and 286 steps.

The length of this masterpiece of Iranian architecture is 63 meters, its height is 45 meters from the ground and 5 meters from the floor of the museum. It is said that 46 thousand pieces of stone were cut, polished and used in the construction of Azadi Tower. According to Hossein Amanat: The patterns that are in the square and form the gardens and flower gardens are inspired by the interior design of the dome of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan. However, the geometry of the circle of the dome has turned into an oval. There are interesting logarithmic relations in the geometry and dimensions of the dome of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, which shows the deep mathematical knowledge of Iranian architects in the past periods.

2. Boroujerdi's house in Kashan

Kashan is famous for its historical houses, some of which have been converted into luxury hotels. Among all these houses, Borujerdi's house can be placed at the top of the most beautiful ones. Its construction dates back to the Qajar era and it was built in Sultan Mir Ahmad neighborhood. This house exhibits one of the most beautiful effects of Iranian architecture with its beautiful crescent-shaped windbreaks on the roof of the hall and the kolafengari on it. As stated in the inscription on the four sides of its hall, the construction of the building dates back to 1292 AH.

The beautiful paintings and spectacular plastering of the house were executed under the supervision of Sani al-Mulk, the great painter of Iran and the uncle of Kamal al-Mulk. The owner of this house was Haj Seyed Mehdi Natanzi, one of the Natanzi merchants living in Kashan, and its architect was Ustad Ali Maryam Kashani. His purpose in building this house was to fulfill the condition set by the father of his favorite girl.

3. Soltanieh Dome in Zanjan

Soltanieh Dome is located in Soltanieh city in Zanjan province and is one of the architectural masterpieces of Iran during the Ilkhanid period. This dome was built between the years 704 and 712 AH by the order of the Mughal king Uljaito, known as Sultan Muhammad Khodabande, and under the supervision of Khwaja Rashiduddin Fazlullah Hamadani. An octagonal dome, the length of each side of which is 80 yards. It also has eight minarets around the dome; And it is the oldest double dome in Iran.

It is said that the reason for building 8 doors for the dome was the 8 doors of heaven. The color of the dome is blue. Soltanieh Dome is the largest brick dome in the world. His purpose in building the dome was to transfer the body of the first imam and the third imam of Shiites to Iran, but he gave up on this decision because of a dream he saw. The building includes two periods of decoration. The first round of brick and tile decorations are on which verses from the Holy Book of the Holy Qur'an are written.

4. Imam Mosque in Isfahan

This mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Iran and is considered one of the most important mosques in Isfahan. Its construction dates back to the Safavid era and is of great importance in Islamic architecture. It can be said that the Imam's statue represents a masterpiece of architecture, tiling and carpentry of the 11th century. The Imam Mosque next to Naqsh Jahan Square in Isfahan has been registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Shah Abbas ordered the construction of the mosque and its construction began in the twenty-fourth year of his reign. Its decorations and additions were completed during the period of his successors. Shah Abbas built the mosque for the happiness of his grandfather, Shah Tahmasab. The inscription of the head of the mosque in the handwriting of Alireza Abbasi and in 1025 indicates that Shah Abbas built this mosque, which is called Jame Mosque in the inscription, from his own wealth. After entering through the entrance and vestibule, viewers enter the courtyard of the mosque in a hierarchical order and turn through the corridors and face the direction of Qibla. In the main part of the Shah Mosque, which is located on the south side of the square and under the high moqrans of its magnificent head and covered with silver and gold, there are poems in Nastaliq script.

5. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz

Nasir al-Molk Mosque is one of the old mosques of Shiraz and is considered among the architectural masterpieces of Iran. This building was built by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali Khan nicknamed Nasir al-Mulk, who was one of the nobles of Shiraz. Its architecture was the work of Mohammad Hassan Memar. Its construction period was about 12 years and it lasted from 1255 to 1267 solar year. The area of this mosque is 2,980 square meters. The entrance has a large arch whose roof is decorated with seven-colored tiles. The plinth of its arch is made of sand stone, and its entrance arch has a beautiful moqrans work of seven-colored tiles.

6. Historical collection of Tabriz bazaar

The city of Tabriz, due to its strategic location

It has been on the Silk Road for a long time, it was the center of great trades and its market is one of the oldest in the Middle East. Although its construction began more than a millennium ago, its main construction dates back to the 15th century and began at this time. Each set of this mixed market of red bricks offers you a different product. From gold and jewelry to the carpet and spice market can be seen in this collection. Also, along the 7 square kilometer corridor and arch of the bazaar, you can see beautiful caravanserais, chapels, and chapels.