
Kerman
Kerman is a city in the Central District of Kerman County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.
Getting to Kerman
- 01Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani Airport
- 02Kerman
Worth seeing
Mouyedi Ice-House - There are several small-gardens around this ice-house which were filled with the water in winter, then after that the water iced, the ices lead to the ice-house to use in summer. Jameh mosque - The Friday mosque. Concealed entrance from the bazar, another entrance from the main street near Sohada square. Malek mosque (Imam mosque) - A gem of a mosque!
- 01Kerman Bazaar
Stretching for 1200 m, from Arg Sq northeast to Moshtag Sq, this is one of the oldest trading centres in Iran.
- 02Gonbad-e- Jabaliyeh
Jabalieh or Rock Dome, also known as the Gabri Dome, Gonbad-e Jabaliyeh, Gonbad-e Jabalīyeh, etc., is a place of historical importance in Iran.
- 03Sanati Museum
Occupying a former orphanage, this art museum is a pleasant surprise in a town that can otherwise feel a long way from modern cultural pursuits.
- 04Moshtaghiye Dome
Moshtaghiye is the tomb of one of Sufis leaders whose name is Moshtagh Alishah.
- 05Museum of Zoroastrianism and Temple
A museum that displays Zoroastrianism customs, and objects.
- 06Rayen Castle
On a day trip you can visit the magnificent old citadel (similar to Bam).
Things to do
- 01Sadeh Celebration
Sadeh (Persian: سده also ransliterated as Sade), is an ancient Iranian festival that dates back to the first Persian Empire.
Where to eat
You can almost find any food that is served in other cities of Iran. There are many restaurants ( both fast food and traditional) around the city and notably on Jomhuri Blv. Vakil traditional tea house (Hamam-e Vakil) (vakil Bazaar Kerman Bazaar),. Qal'eh Restaurant and Teahouse, Alley 9, Imam st (northeast of Ganj Ali Khan Square),. A traditional Iranian teahouse that serves tea, snacks and shisha.
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