Iran / Beautiful Kerman Part 21

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Kerman: Pistachio, Kerman is the center of producing the pistachio in Iran. More than 95% of Iran pistachio is produced in Kerman. Henna a flowering plant which is another souvenir of kerman. Kerman is a city in southeastern Iran with 1,150,650 inhabitants (2015), situated on a sandy plain 1749 metres above sea level. It is the capital of Kerman with 2,652,413 inhabitants (2006) and an area of 181,714 km². Kerman is the largest carpet producing and exporting center in Iran. Kerman is a large producer of pistachios on the world market. The province is rich in minerals, like copper, coal, chromium, lead, zinc, uranium and aluminum, but mining has remained on a small scale. In recent times crude oil has been discovered, but is yet not exploited. See Bazaar - Explore the arcades of the bazaar, indulge in the smells of oriental spices. Gonbad-e-Jabaliyeh - An amazing dome in the east of Kerman. Ganjalikhan bath - A historic bath Mouyedi Ice-House - There are several small-gardens around this ice-house which were filled with the water in winter, then after that the water iced, the ices lead to the ice-house to use in summer. San'ati museum - An interesting museum in contemporary arts of Kerman. Vakil traditional tea house - An attractive traditional tea house in the covered bazar. Ganjali Khan Square - It is similar to "Naghshe Jahan" and "Mirchakhmaq" squares. The bazaars are located in three side of square and in the fourth side, the Ganjali Khan School is established. Ganjali Khan Mosque - It is located in the north-west of square and near Ganjalikhan School. It was constructed in 1007 A.H. Zarabkhaneh museum - It is located in the north side of square. This eight-angle place includes an arch, four porticoes and four booths in four views. Now, it has changed to coin museum. Jameh mosque - The Friday mosque. Moshtri-ye-Moshtak Ali Shah - A holy shrine. Malek mosque (Imam mosque) - A gem of a mosque! National Library, housed in a former a textile factory. Museum of the Holy Defense - Interesting installation in the courtyard, depicting a battlefield in the Shatt-el-arab. Admission 3000 IRR. Takht-e-Darya-Gholi-Beyg - A monument in the side of the hills in the east of Kerman. Ghal'e Dokhtar - A historical castle in the hills in the east of Kerman; attributed to the Ashkanian era. Ghal'e Ardeshir - A historical castle in the hills in the east of Kerman; attributed to the Ashkanian era. Go next Visit Rayen Castel with a magnificent old citadel (similar to Bam). Mahan is only 30 kilometers away. Thereby you can see Shazdeh's garden which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and about 5.5 hectares with a rectangular shape and a wall around it. The garden is a fine example of Persian gardens that take advantage of suitable natural climate. As well as the Shah-Ne'matollah-e-Vali monument.