Rayen Castle

Iran is overwhelmingly rich with castles each unique in its own way and not failing to impress anyone, who sees them up close. Easily one of the most recognizable castles in Iran, Rayen Castle is just a short drive (around 2 hours) from Kerman, and definitely worth the visit. 
Rayen Castle is the second largest registered adobe structure in the world after Bam Citadel. It is located on top of a hill, at the hillsides of Hazar mountain and in the west of today’s city of Rayen. This enormous castle dates back to the pre-Islam period and Sassanid Dynasty. It is believed that, no army and commander have ever been able to pass through the gate of this citadel, and make it to the other side of its walls.
Not only the castle itself but its surroundings are truly spectacular. it is easy to believe you have suddenly traveled into a fairytale.

Our guests in Reten Castle ,Kerman

Fath abad Garden: One of the most beautiful garden in Iran

Iran is home to uncountable beautiful gardens, each adding unique landscape and culture to the country. Full of color, warmth and charm, Persian gardens overflows with beauty and magnificence. Located in Kerman, Fathabad characteristic and unique garden known for its brilliant mansion. 

Fath abad Garden: One of the most beautiful garden in Iran

Although this garden isn’t registered as a part of the Persian Gardens on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it’s still definitely worth visiting. If you’re really looking to wowed, head over to the dignified garden at dusk and soak-in the exquisite red, orange and yellow hues projected onto the mansion’s façade. Not to mention the reflection of it all in the central garden pool! Prestigiously sitting at the northern wing of the garden, the plush two-story chateau views over two large rectangular pools, reflecting its stunning façade. The building structure is made entirely from raw adobe and plaster. It’s quite amazing what the old-time architects and builders could do with such delicate and simple materials.

 The garden watered by qanat which is traditional way of extracting water from the ground. It is a great place to visit Persian garden style with an old building plus sitting in the garden among fruit trees.

Arg-e-Bam

Bam is a small town which was at the crossroad of the Silk Road connecting the east to the west. The stunning ancient monument known as Bam citadel is located in the Bam city in Kerman province in southeastern Iran. In a desert environment, in the center of the large fortress city, the biggest adobe structure made by non-backed clay bricks and two large towers was constructed. Bam citadel is encircled with the large walls with the interior fence .It was considered as one the most important trading center and is famous for producing silk and cotton materials. Don’t miss visiting this magnificent citadel while you’re in Kerman.

Bam Citadel

Kerman ultimate bucket list

What the hottest spot on earth, the glorious and lush Shazdeh Garden and the long historical bazaar have in common? Well, they are all located in and around the magical city of Kerman, located in eastern Iran. Here is a complete Kerman bucket list covering everything you’ve got to visit, eat or experience when you travel to Kerman:

Visit kerman’s Historical Bazar

Also called as “Ganj Ali Khan Bazaar”, the historical bazaar of Kerman with its amazing architecture and eye catching brickworks is one of the places in Iran where you can touch Iranian history, pop culture and traditions. Kerman Bazaar will offer you the nostalgic smell of Persian spice, the rhythmic sound of hammers of the men making beautiful copper crafts and original Persian hospitality.

Kerman's historical bazaar.

4 things to do in Kerman

Kerman city has many attractions to offer which represent its rich culture and history, such as monuments, gardens, bazaars, deserts, etc. Another added charm is the landscape surrounding the city, a unique blend of desert and mountain in the background. Kerman was a very important city on the caravan routes of the East. Carpets, cumin seed and pistachio have been original productions of this city for many years.