Orumieh, the capital of Western Azerbaijan province is a mountainous and
beautiful city located in the northwest of Iran. Despite the numerous ancient
heritages hidden around Orumieh, this area is an untouched and uncovered land
for many travelers. Here are the two day tours that you can take (private and
group tours) while you are in Orumieh:
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| Takht e Suleiman. Orumieh-Iran |
During this 8 hour tour, you will visit the miraculous Takht e Suleiman
located 43 kilometers from Takab town in western Azerbaijan Province. This UNESCO
heritage site one of the most mysterious ancient heritages in Iran. Takht e
Suleiman is a complex including Azargoshnasb fire temple, where the Sassanid
kings used to pray and sacrifice for the God, a mysterious 120 meters deep
lake, where is known to be a place for sacrificing for Anahita, the Iranian
goddess of water.
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This tour includes visiting some awesome Azeri architectural heritages
spread in Orumieh, indicating the peaceful connection between the culture and
art of Persia and west. During this tour, you will visit the glorious Qajarid
pavilion in Maku town. Then you will visit the marvelous Saint Stepanos Monastery in Jolfa, which is an architectural masterpiece registered by the UNESCO. This
church was built by the Armenian Christians about 800 years ago.
You will also visit Maryam Nane church which is known as the oldest church
in the east and the biggest one after Beit Lahm Church in Palestine.
Summer is a good time for wandering in the northwest of Iran with its cool
weather and amazing landscapes. Check out Orumieh day tours for more
information about the tours and what they include.
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| Saint Stepanos Monastery. Jolfa- Orumieh-Iran |
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