About Semnan

historical background

This city has long been one of the cities of the fourteenth historical state (Verne) or (Verne) of the 16 ancient divisions. Some researchers and historians considered this city to be among the states of the Medes, and others were among the states of the Parthians.

Geographical features

Semnan city is the capital of Semnan province. This city is located 205 km east of Tehran and on the road from Tehran to Khorasan. From the north it is limited to Mazandaran province and Mahdishahr city, from the south to Dasht Kavir, from the east to Damghan city and from the west to Sorkheh city.

Handicrafts and souvenirs

The handicrafts of this city, like other cities of the province, have a lot of prosperity and diversity; Among the active industries in this city are carpet weaving, financial felt, pottery, instrument making, leather, pen making, etc. Among the souvenirs of this city, we can mention the traditional bread products, Shirmal, Kamach, narcissus flowers, etc.

Amir's mansion and garden (Amir's museum garden)

This beautiful building was once a part of a large complex and a historical garden, but now nothing is left except the front door and the current building, this building is currently being used as a museum and is considered one of the most luxurious private museums in the country. . According to tourists, this museum has one of the most unique historical objects on display, which may not be seen in any other museum.

The address of the work: Semnan, Mirza Bozor Shirazi Blvd., East Eighth Alley

Timche Pehneh (Hazrat) - Seal and Coin Museum

This building belongs to the Qajar period and is one of the supporting spaces of the historical market and is built on two floors. The lower floor is used as a room and the upper floor, which was used as a workshop in the past, as a stamp and coin museum, displays the most luxurious works related to rial exchanges in historical periods. Semenan coin of Dar al-Murahma pointed out.

The address of the work: Semnan, historic site, Tekey Pahneh, Jolukhan Imam Mosque (R.A.)

Grand Mosque (Friday)

This building, which belongs to the Seljuk period, is the reference of Iran’s historical single-bay mosques and has the tallest historical minaret of Semnan province with a height of 32 meters and is over 1000 years old and the highest porch with a height of 28 meters, the building has 11 altars, three naves There is a summer nave, a winter nave, a dome and a palace, and it contains works from the Seljuk to Qajar periods.

Address of the work: Semnan city, historical context, Imam St.