Qazvin Province · Iran
Qazvin travel guide
Qazvin is a city in Qazvin Province, Iran, home to about 403,000 people.
- Best months
- May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- RZR92 km · Ramsar Airport
- Currency
- IRRIranian rial
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran
- Language
- Persian
About
About Qazvin
Qazvin is a city in the Central District of Qazvin County, Qazvin province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the largest city in the province.
Qazvin was an ancient capital in the Persian Empire and now is known as the calligraphy capital of Iran. The most famous calligrapher was Mir Emad Qazvini. Dehkhoda who wrote the Persian dictionary (you can find his statue in Azadi Square. The most famous poet was Ubayd Zakani. Qazvin can perhaps be said to be a moderate city, in relation to its adherence to Islamic religious and cultural values. Many people, women in particular, dress modestly but are not limited to the black hejab, and many women can be seen wearing thin, brightly coloured scarves to cover their hair.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Qazvin
See
- Alamut Castle
- Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai
- Tomb of Hamdallah Mustawfi
- Jameh Mosque of Qazvin
- Al-Nabi Mosque
Do
Wander in the bazaars. Have a break at Negarossaltaneh Café located at Rasteh Vazeer, Sad-o-saltaneh complex.
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Where to stay
Which part of Qazvin to stay in
There are hotels scattered all over the city, it might not be very difficult for you to find a hotel in the Qazvin Area.
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When to go
The best time to visit Qazvin
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Qazvin are May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; November is the wettest, with about 75 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Qazvin: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ramsar Airport (RZR), about 92 km from the city centre in a straight line; Payam International Airport (PYK, 93 km) and Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS, 120 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest international airports are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport THR, both in Tehran. Arriving at either airport you can easily hire a taxi, get bus or train to take you to Qazvin. Make sure to hire a registered taxi and agree on payment before you set off. Your taxi fare to Qazvin from IKA is around US$50 (July 2017) and from MIA is around US$40.
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RZR · Ramsar Airport
PYK · Payam International Airport
RAS · Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Qazvin
Eat
Food in Iran is a delicacy, and is made up of a whole range of Middle Eastern influences. Do eat chelo kebab in one of the many restaurants in Qazvin. This meal is pretty much a standard dish in Iran, however Qazvin does have its own regional variations on the dish. The famous Qazvinian food is called "Gheime Nesar". Try to sample as many different foods as possible while in Qazvin, the diversity of flavors and influences makes for delicious food. Restaurants are usually very hospitable, so asking for a variation in the dish, or asking for vegetarian options or about food allergies will not be a problem.
Drink
International health agencies advise drinking bottled water in Iran. This is cheap and therefore not a concern. Alcohol is not tolerated (except for non-Muslims and non-Muslim religious practices). In Iran, if any Muslim is caught partaking in or producing alcohol it is illegal and punishments can be very severe.
Stay safe
Iran is generally a safe country. It is advised however, that being an obvious tourist may attract some unwanted attention from interested Iranians, but do not be alarmed or react negatively. Standard advice to keep your bag secured and safe, and to leave personal and valuable belongings in your hotel room or hotel safe should be regarded. Iranians are generally peaceful, hospitable people, but it is advised to act with caution when walk in the streets alone late at night or when approached by strangers to the same degree that you would in your native country.
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Questions
Qazvin: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Qazvin?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Qazvin are May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; November is the wettest, with about 75 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Qazvin?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ramsar Airport (RZR), about 92 km from the city centre in a straight line; Payam International Airport (PYK, 93 km) and Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS, 120 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Qazvin?
Iranian rial (IRR).
Nearby
Destinations near Qazvin
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.