Zanjan-Soltaniyeh dome

OVERVIEW

The Soltaniyeh Domeis the 3rd tallest dome in the world following Florence Santa Maria Cathedral and Istanbul Hagia Sophia

Its the Mausoleum of Ilkhan Oljaytu and is the top three huge historic buildings in the world. The structure is a very exquisite mosque which is well-known in the world from the viewpoint of architecture, interior design and space.

In north-western Iran’s city of Soltaniyeh,which was briefly the capital of Persia’s Ilkhanid dynasty (a branch of the Mongol dynasty) during the 14th century, stands the Mausoleum of Oljaytu, its stunning dome covered with turquoise-blue faience tiles. Constructed in 1302-12, the tomb of the eighth Ilkhanid ruler is the main feature remaining from the ancient city; today, it dominates a rural settlement surrounded by the fertile pasture of Soltaniyeh.

Particularly in its innovative double-shelled dome and interior decoration. The dome is located 30 km east of  Zanjan inside the rampart of the old city of Soltaniyeh.

TOUR ITINERARY

This Architecture-Cultural Tour we can start early morning from Tehran, Soltaniyeh Dome is 350km far from Tehran(4hours drive)

in two way we can arrange this tour

1-one day tour from-to Tehran

we can start early morning in Tehran,after 4hours we can reach Soltaniyeh,we will visit the dome for2Hours and then return to Tehran is the same day.

2-one and half day Tour(Overnight in Zanjan)

start the tour after breakfast in Tehran,drive to Soltaniyeh(35km-4Hours)and after visiting we go to our hotel in Zanjan,will take a rest and in the afternoon we can visit :Salt men museum-Zanjan laundry museum -Zanjan traditional Bazar and next day in the morning return to Tehran.(we can arrange accommodation in Zanjan)

TOUR SERVICE INCLUDE

-Licensed Tour guide

-Ac car

-Parking and road fee

-Daily refreshment

FAQ

Can we stay overnight in Soltaniyeh?

Yes,its possible and we can book your accommodation in traditional ecolodge

Can we start this tour from Zanjan?

Yes,start point can be anywhere.

Is it a private tour?

Yes ,its a private tour for you and your group

I need some information about Architectur-tiles-and brick works,can your guide give me information in this dome?

Yes,off course,our local guides know every details about this dome and we can organise your tour base on Architecture and tiles also brick works.