Valli Castle, Ilam

Anthropology Museum

Address:
Pasdaran street, Ilam city, Iran province, Iran
About: Valli Castle, Ilam

The Vali Castle of Ilam is one of the important monuments of Qajar period in Ilam City, which was built by Qolamreza Khan Vali on a hill named چغا میرگ in 1908 AD (1326 AH). This monument consists of several parts such as Harem, alcove , mirror hall, and prison in the basement. 
Vali Castle of Ilam which has been functioning as a museum of anthropology for years is a display of culture and civilization of the province, which attracts many visitors every year during the New Year holidays. 
Historically, Ilam is among the important provinces of Iran, and most of its monuments go back to Sassanid era. 
Having 750 national monuments, Ilam Province has the 5th rank in the country in terms of registered monuments. 25 monuments in 2011, 21 monuments in 2012, 22 monuments in 2013, and 50 monuments in 2014 were registered in the list of National Heritage.

General Specifications
Name
Valli Castle, Ilam
Age
Qajar era
Restoration
1990 (1369 solar calendar)
Builder
Gholamreza Khan Feyli
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Nowruz holidays
Duration of visit
One hour
Access route
Address
Pasdaran street, Ilam city, Iran province, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Residence
Restaurant
Network coverage
Valli Castle, Ilam
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