Baba Tahir or Baba Tahir Oryan is an Iranian mystic and Do-bayti (Persian quatrain) poet who lived from late 4th century to mid-5th century AH (Century 11 AD) in the time of Seljuk Toghrul-Beg. Baba Tahir’s poetry has been written in either Hamadani or Luri dialect. “Baba” (Father) as a sobriquet given to devoted disciples, and he was called “Oryan” (Naked) because he had dismissed worldly concerns. In Lorstan, “Baba” is used for spiritual guides of Ahl-e Haqq (People of Truth). There is not enough information about Baba Tahir’s family and life. According to Najmoddin Rawandi in Rahat al-sodur, Baba Tahir visited Seljuk Toghrul in 447 AH and was respected by him.
The Tomb of Baba Tahir goes back to Seljuk period. It was occasionally refurbished and finally, it was constructed in the way that we can see today.
This historical monument was registered in Iran’s National Heritage on April 10, 1997 under the registration number of 1780.
Hamedan, the ancient and legendary city with a brilliant background and rich culture has always been the cradle of civilization, science, art, wisdom and mysticism. However, the city has many attractions like other cities and one of the unknown attractions is Qorban Tower in Zandi Neighborhood near Ibn Sina High School. It is a 12 side brick tower with a pyramidal dome with 12 pieces of brick. There is also an inscription on the srypt portal of the tower which dates back to 1009 hijri year. This monument is the tomb of Sheikh al-Islam Hassan Ibn Attar Hafiz Abu al-A’laa Hamedani and a number of Seljuk commanders.
This tower was registered in the list of Iran’s national and historical monuments on 1354/3/28 with registration number 1078/3.
Mir Razi ad-Din Artimani was one of the famous poets and mystics of Shah Abbas Safavi who was born in the second half of the tenth hijri century in Artiman Village. His name was Seyyed Mohammad and he was known as Razi. His autobiography in the introduction of his diwan reads that he was living with his father in Artiman as a child. He went to Hamedan in young ages to study religious sciences. Then he lived some time as a student of Mir Morshed Borujerdi. Around 1000 hijri year, He travelled to Isfahan, the source of poetry and literature at the timeand found a high position in Shah Abbas Palace. He also became the brother-in-law of Shah Abbas. After a long time kliving in Isfahan, he decided to go back to his hometown and established a monastery on top of a hill and began guiding truthseekers. Mir Razi passed away in 1307 hijri year and was buried in the monastery. The building of the tomb is on top of the same hill. Saghinameh and Sogandnameh are his most important works.
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai, Pronounce as Ester and Mardkhay monument or tomb (Persian: بقعه استر و مردخای) is one of the most important shrines of the Jewish people of Iran and the world. This monument is registered as one of Iran’s cultural heritage relics. The existence of this shrine is an important factor in formation and persistence of Jewish society in Hamedan.
Ester and Mardkhay tomb is the second important shrine of the Jewish people of the world. It is a historical building which according to the documents of Britannica Encyclopedia relates to Purim holiday and to the second A.D. century.
The dome on the tomb was adopted from the style of Islamic buildings. Its construction materials include stone and brick which was built on an older building in the era of Sadrat Sa’d Al-Dowleh in the third Hijri century. Moreover, Jewish people used its surrounding land as a cemetery.
According to a historical narration, Xerxes I married a Jewish girl named Ester, who was the nephew of Mardkhay. Meanwhile, a person named Haman envied the power of Jews and demanded the massacre of Jews from Xerxes I. But Mardkhay changed the opinion of the king by the help of Ester and saved the Jewish people from massacre. Since then, Jewish people hold the Purim holiday ceremony in late Esfand and early Farvardin days in the jubilee of being saved from massacre.
Shapouri House is from early Pahlavid reign and is located in front of Ahli Street, Anvari Street in Shiraz. The monument was registered on 16th of Mehr 1379 as one of Iran’s national monuments with registration number 2781.
This monument was being built from 1310 until 1315 by master engineer Abolghasem, the well-known architecture of Shiraz and was owned by Abdolsaheb Shapouri, one of the great merchants in Shiraz. Shapouri House and Garden are precious examples of their time and represent the innovation and creativity of plans, facades and structures. The innovations applied on the structure of this garden have turned it into an Iranian-European garden. Some of the invaluable features of Shapouri House are the western (major) façade decorations, circular and designed gypeseous columns, tilings with archaemenids designs on the upper porch.
Visiting this monument is free for the public and there is a restaurant, café and an exhibition of cultural and art works of Fars Province.
Photo taken by Mehdi Khoshro from Shiraz (driver guide)
Hotel Diplomat was established in 2011, in accordance with the highest international modern standards of hotels. The hotel has 60 rooms, and has the most advanced facilities and equipment as well as a pool and a spa. It maintains the East's largest catering and is Halal-certified. The combination of modern and traditional architecture creates comfort and warm environment; moreover, the educated staff bring hospitality and great experience to the guests. It is located centrally: thee-minute walk to Mashhad Railway station, or a 30-minute walk to Imam Reza Holy Shrine. There is a complimentary bus service, leaving every 45 minutes, to the Holy Shrine for hotel guests.
Hotel Diplomat is one of the most popular hotels in Mashhad.
Jahan Nama Hotel Apartment construction has been finished on 2017 and it has been started accepting guests since then. This hotel has been build according to the recent starndards to satfisfy needs of its customers. Jahan Nama Hotel Apartment has more facilities than a normal 3 stars hotel, such as swiming pool that for reserving it you have to pay extra but there is 30% discount for guests of the hotel.
Karim Khan Citadel which is one of the highlights of Shiraz city is just 17 minutes walking distance from Jahan Nama hotel apartment.
The beautiful and 4 star international hotel of Tabriz belongs to a private sector and is located on one of the best parts of the city called Abresan. This hotel is a combination of architectural and modern architecture which has pleasant interior spaces in 5 top floors and also the ground floor and lower floor to serve the guests with very diverse facilities. International hotel of Tabriz has 132 single, double and triple rooms in modern standard areas.
Baloot and Niloofar restaurant and hall are designed on the ground and lower floors with capacity of 300 people and the restaurant diverse and beautiful equipment. A variety of Iranian and foreign foods with diverse buffets are served at this restaurant. Also, seminars and office meetings are held in the mentioned space. The quick access to important offices, organizations, tourist areas and historical places like Tabriz museum, Blue mosque, iron age museum, municipality palace (one of the unique and historical buildings located on municipality square), Heydar Zadeh historical house, and measure museum (located on municipality museum), Tabriz Arg, Tarbiat street and Tabriz old bazaar which are all 10-15 minutes away from this hotel. You can also use the public transportation which their stations are near to the hotel.
Two famous confectionaries of Tabriz, famous valid nut stores and also the shopping centers of Eskan, Borje Sefid and Goldis are located near to this hotel which is one of its advantages.
Tatilat Hotel Apartment in Mashhad is located in the heart of Mashhad city in the religious and commercial part of it hence t it has many enquiries for reservation. This hotel is about 5 minutes walk to Holy Shrine of Imam Reza(peace be upon him) and less than 15 minutes walk to Nader Shah Museum and Mausoleum.
Tatilat (holiday) hotel has been renovated on 2015.
