Soltaniyeh Travel Guide

  World's tallest brick dome, must see
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  • World's tallest brick dome, must see
      World's tallest brick dome, must see
    by Sambawalk
  • Gonbad E Soltaniyeh
      Gonbad E Soltaniyeh
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  • Restoration work in Gonbad E Soltaniyeh
      Restoration work in Gonbad E Soltaniyeh
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  • Upper terrace view from Gonbad E Soltaniyeh
      Upper terrace view from Gonbad E...
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  • Minibus to from Zanjan to Soltaniyeh
      Minibus to from Zanjan to Soltaniyeh
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Gonbad-e(Dome of) Soltaniyeh

Gonbad-e(Dome of) Soltaniyeh, Soltaniyeh

 Behi Says:  The most famous monument in the Zanjan province.The oldest & Greatest brick double-shell dome in the world.UNESCO listed Soltaniyeh as one of the World Heritage Sites in 2005.The mausoleum of Oljaytu was constructed in 1302–12Soltaniyeh is one of the outstanding examples of... 

Ruins of Arg-e(Citadel of) Soltaniyeh

Ruins of Arg-e(Citadel of) Soltaniyeh, Soltaniyeh

 Behi Says:  This citadel which is also known as Cohan Dej is in the center of the city, comprising of a rampart & moat.Citadel was rectangular and made of green slabs of stone with 16 towers and an extremely beautiful gateway. At present, the rampart rises to 4 m. in height. it has been... 

Gonbad E Soltaniyeh

Gonbad E Soltaniyeh, Soltaniyeh

 Sambawalk Says:  Soltaniyeh situated in the Zanjan Province of Iran, some 240 km to the north-west from Tehran, used to be the capital of Ilkhanid rulers of Persia in the 14th century. Its name translates as "the Imperial". In 2005, UNESCO listed Soltaniyeh as one of the World Heritage... 

Restaurants  

Locla fast food: Cheap and reasonable

Locla fast food: Cheap and reasonable, Soltaniyeh

 Sambawalk Says:  After visiting, I was so hungry and stopped in this fast food restaurant to have hot dog. The food is alright. Together with a drink, it costs IR8,000. 

Transportation  

Minibus to from Zanjan to Soltaniyeh

Minibus to from Zanjan to Soltaniyeh, Soltaniyeh

 Sambawalk Says:  I took this minibus from Zanjan to Soltaniyeh. The bus ride was about 40 mins and costs IR3,000. The bus driver was very nice. At Soltaniyeh, the bus was supposed to stop at the first roundabout and I had to walk 10 mins to the site of Gonbad E Soltaniyeh. But he drove me... 

Taxi is the best option....

Taxi is the best option...., Soltaniyeh

 claubarsa Says:  i paid 50 USD to a excellent taxi driverwho helped me a lot when i was so sick in the way to Soltaniyeh...Unbeliavable 50 USD for driving 5 hours to get there , wait and drive another 5 hours to come back,so so cheap, I dont recommend the bus, even it could be cheaper you... 

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 After visiting, I was so hungry and stopped in this fast food restaurant to have hot dog. The food is alright. Together with a drink, it costs IR8,000. 

 

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Great mausoleum...

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 It is a great building, but so far away, my taxi driver stayed 5 hours in the highway from Teheran to get there....World Heritage site of Unesco... 

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Gonbad E Soltaniyeh - UNESCO World Heritage Site

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 Soltaniyeh situated in the Zanjan Province of Iran, some 240 km to the north-west from Tehran, used to be the capital of Ilkhanid rulers of Persia in the 14th century. Its name translates as "the... 

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Dome of Soltaniyeh, Oldest & Greatest one in World

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 Soltaniyeh is situated at 30th km of Zanjan-Tehran route & some 240 km to the north-west from Tehran. Its name translates as "the Imperial". 

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