Kerman is one of the seven big cities of Iran located in the southeast of the vast country and with its dry and desert climate, rich history and of course hospitable and warm people, it is known as one of the most visited tourist destinations in Iran in recent years. If you have not traveled to Kerman yet, we recommend that you stay with Alibaba magazine until the end of this article so that we can introduce you to the most important places to visit in Kerman.
1- The Bam Citadel is the most famous attraction in the sightseeing places of Kerman
The Bam Citadel is the largest adobe building in the world and has been registered in the UNESCO cultural heritage list. Unfortunately, this magnificent building was badly damaged by the Bam earthquake in 2002; So that UNESCO put it in the list of world heritage in danger. About 15 years of continuous renovation was able to significantly restore this amazing building and bring many tourists back to Bam to see it again.
2- Jebeliya Dome
Jebeliya Dome is the only stone building in Kerman that became the stone museum of this city. One of the things that makes this Kerman sight more attractive is its relatively unknown history; Some consider this building to be related to the era before the arrival of Islam in Iran, that it was the fire temple or tomb of one of the Zoroastrian greats and among the "Gabri" buildings, and over time its name was changed to "Jabaliyah". According to another theory, it dates back to the Seljuk period, which is very weak.
3 - Ganj Ali Khan Collection in the places of interest in Kerman
Ganj Ali Khan Collection is located in the center of Kerman city and near the Grand Bazaar, and includes the square, Ganj Ali Khan Bath (Museum of Anthropology ) on the south side, Ganj Ali Khan Mint on the north side, Ganj Ali Khan Caravanserai and School on the east side, water reservoir on the west side and Ganj Ali Khan Bazaar on three sides of the square.
4- Ganj Ali Khan Mint
Ganj Ali Khan Mint, which is also known as Mint Museum or Kerman Coin Museum, as mentioned before, is located in the north-south part of the market. It is located in front of Ganj Ali Khan's bath. On top of its main dome, there is a kolafrangi mansion, the unique architecture of which has turned the mint museum into a light-catching building.
5- Ganj Ali Khan bath
Ganj Ali Khan bath is located right in front of the mint building. The first and of course the most prominent characteristic of this Kerman sight-seeing place is the head of this building; The simple blue bricks of the bathroom are decorated with marble stones, paintings, stucco, moqrans works and Nastaliq calligraphy.
Yakhdan Moidi Kerman is the largest clay glacier in the world, which was built during the Safavid era and is currently located on Kamiab Street between Basij Square and Shahid Rajaei Street. It might be interesting for you to know that the name of Muevidi was given to this glacier because the water of the Muevidi aqueduct passes under it.
7- Dokhtar Castle
Kerman Dokhtar Castle, which is also known as Gavashir Castle, Old Castle, Mountain Castle and Anahita Fire Temple, is one of the oldest castles in Iran and one of the famous places in Kerman. It was built with clay and clay in the center of ancient Kerman during the time of the Medes, and now it is located on top of a high mountain in the east of Kerman city and near Ardeshir Castle. It is interesting to know that this ancient castle is among the mysterious buildings that have not yet been excavated.
