Kerman is the capital of Kerman, in southeastern Iran.
Kerman is a city with 677,650 inhabitants (2006), on a sandy plain, 1749 m above sea level. Kerman is the largest carpet producing and exporting center in Iran, and a large producer of pistachios on the world market.
- 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.
- Jameh mosque - The Friday mosque. Conciled entrance from teh bazar, another entrance from the main street near Sohada square.
- 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 rials.
- Takht-e Dargah-e 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.
- Kerman Bazaar, Arg sq. Stretching for 1200 m, from Arg Sq northeast to Moshtag Sq, this is one of the oldest trading centres in Iran. The main thoroughfare is made up of four smaller bazaars, and a further 20 or so branch off to the north and south. It is, however, easy enough to navigate and has an interesting vivacity, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Free.
- 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.
- Ganjalikhan bath - A historic bath. Access from inside the bazaar.
- Ganjali Khan Mosque - It is located in the north-west of square and near Ganjalikhan School. It was constructed in 1007 AH (1694-95 CE).
- 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.
- Gonbad-e- Jabaliyeh, Shohada Ave. Moshtaghiyeh Sq. Kerman. 09:00-14:00, 15:00-17:00. Jabalieh or Rock Dome, also known as the Gabri Dome, Gonbad-e Jabaliyeh, Gonbad-e Jabalīyeh, etc., is a place of historical importance in Iran. It was constructed of stone and brick, though the building is of stone and gypsum, and its architectural affects were inspired from the Sassanid period. It was repaired during the first decades after the arrival of Islam in Iran. 150,000 rials.
- Sanati Museum, Shahid beheshti Ave. Kerman.. Occupying a former orphanage, this art museum is a pleasant surprise in a town that can otherwise feel a long way from modern cultural pursuits. In a Qajar-era building set around an attractive courtyard, the museum houses paintings, sculptures and stone inlays by famous local artist Sayyed Ali Akbar Sanati (1916–2006), who spent most of his childhood in the orphanage. It also exhibits works by younger Iranian artists and even a bronze hand by Auguste Rodin. Not surprisingly, it’s a good place to meet open-minded young Kermanis.
- Moshtaghiye Dome (Three domes), 17 Shahrivar. Moshtaghiye Square.. Moshtaghiye is the tomb of one of Sufis leaders whose name is Moshtagh Alishah. This place at first was the tomb of Mir Hossein Khan who was the ruler of Kerman in Zands era and after the death of Karim Khan Zand. Free.
- Museum of Zoroastrianism and temple, Sohada Ave.Moshtaghiyeh Sq. Kerman. A museum that displays Zoroastrianism customs, and objects. All explanations and names in persian. 100000 rials.
- Rayen Castle. On a day trip you can visit the magnificent old citadel (similar to Bam). It is well-preserved but has no explanation texts. 150,000 rials.
- Shazdeh's garden, Mahan, Kerman. Mahan is 30 km away. There you can see Shazdeh's garden which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers 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 a suitable natural climate and also contains the Shah-Ne'matollah-e-Vali monument. 200,000 rials.
- Fathabad Garden, Zangi Abad Road. Fathabad Garden is a historical Persian garden located near Kerman.
- Shah Nimatullah Wali Shrine, Mahan. Kerman.. Free.
- kalouts. Kaluts is the region that are extended from the center Lut to the west. They are the most beautiful natural phenomena. They are unique and can't be found in any desert of the world. Free.
Rayen Castle. On a day trip you can visit the magnificent old citadel (similar to Bam). It is well-preserved but has no explanation texts. 150,000 rials.
Shazdeh's garden, Mahan, Kerman. [[Mahan]] is 30 km away. There you can see Shazdeh's garden which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers 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 a suitable natural climate and also contains the Shah-Ne'matollah-e-Vali monument. 200,000 rials.
Fathabad Garden, Zangi Abad Road. Fathabad Garden is a historical Persian garden located near Kerman.
Shah Nimatullah Wali Shrine, Mahan. Kerman.. Free.
kalouts. Kaluts is the region that are extended from the center Lut to the west. They are the most beautiful natural phenomena. They are unique and can't be found in any desert of the world. Free.
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.
Jameh mosque - The Friday mosque. Conciled entrance from teh bazar, another entrance from the main street near Sohada square.
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 rials.
Takht-e Dargah-e 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.
Kerman Bazaar, Arg sq. Stretching for 1200 m, from Arg Sq northeast to Moshtag Sq, this is one of the oldest trading centres in Iran. The main thoroughfare is made up of four smaller bazaars, and a further 20 or so branch off to the north and south. It is, however, easy enough to navigate and has an interesting vivacity, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Free.
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.
Ganjalikhan bath - A historic bath. Access from inside the bazaar.
Ganjali Khan Mosque - It is located in the north-west of square and near Ganjalikhan School. It was constructed in 1007 AH (1694-95 CE).
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.
Gonbad-e- Jabaliyeh, Shohada Ave. Moshtaghiyeh Sq. Kerman. 09:00-14:00, 15:00-17:00. Jabalieh or Rock Dome, also known as the Gabri Dome, Gonbad-e Jabaliyeh, Gonbad-e Jabalīyeh, etc., is a place of historical importance in Iran. It was constructed of stone and brick, though the building is of stone and gypsum, and its architectural affects were inspired from the Sassanid period. It was repaired during the first decades after the arrival of Islam in Iran. 150,000 rials.
Sanati Museum, Shahid beheshti Ave. Kerman.. Occupying a former orphanage, this art museum is a pleasant surprise in a town that can otherwise feel a long way from modern cultural pursuits. In a Qajar-era building set around an attractive courtyard, the museum houses paintings, sculptures and stone inlays by famous local artist Sayyed Ali Akbar Sanati (1916–2006), who spent most of his childhood in the orphanage. It also exhibits works by younger Iranian artists and even a bronze hand by Auguste Rodin. Not surprisingly, it’s a good place to meet open-minded young Kermanis.
Moshtaghiye Dome (Three domes), 17 Shahrivar. Moshtaghiye Square.. Moshtaghiye is the tomb of one of Sufis leaders whose name is Moshtagh Alishah. This place at first was the tomb of Mir Hossein Khan who was the ruler of Kerman in Zands era and after the death of Karim Khan Zand. Free.
Museum of Zoroastrianism and temple, Sohada Ave.Moshtaghiyeh Sq. Kerman. A museum that displays Zoroastrianism customs, and objects. All explanations and names in persian. 100000 rials.
- Sadeh Celebration, Sadeh St. Kerman.. Sadeh (Persian: سده also ransliterated as Sade), is an ancient Iranian festival that dates back to the first Persian Empire. The biggest celebration of Sadeh hold in Kerman. Sadeh celebrates 50 days before Nowruz. Sadeh in Persian means "hundred" and refers to one hundred days and nights past the end of summer. It was a festivity to honor fire and to defeat the forces of darkness, frost, and cold. Free.
Sadeh Celebration, Sadeh St. Kerman.. Sadeh (Persian: سده also ransliterated as Sade), is an ancient Iranian festival that dates back to the first Persian Empire. The biggest celebration of Sadeh hold in Kerman. Sadeh celebrates 50 days before Nowruz. Sadeh in Persian means "hundred" and refers to one hundred days and nights past the end of summer. It was a festivity to honor fire and to defeat the forces of darkness, frost, and cold. Free.
- Rugs, Like many Iranian cities, Kerman produces rugs and has its own well-known style of rug-making.
- Pistachio, Kerman is the center of producing the pistachio in Iran. More than 95% of Iran pistachio is produced in Kerman.
- Kolompeh is a very delicious pie, with walnuts and date paste.
- Henna a flowering plant which is another souvenir of Kerman.
- Cumin a herbaceous annual plant, which is another souvenir of Kerman.
- Patteh is a unique handicraft which is produced in Kerman.
- Quvetoo (Persian:قوِتو - قاووت)
- Distills, Kerman have many kinds of aromatic distills.
Rugs, Like many Iranian cities, Kerman produces rugs and has its own well-known style of rug-making.
Pistachio, Kerman is the center of producing the pistachio in Iran. More than 95% of Iran pistachio is produced in Kerman.
Kolompeh is a very delicious pie, with walnuts and date paste.
Henna a flowering plant which is another souvenir of Kerman.
Cumin a herbaceous annual plant, which is another souvenir of Kerman.
Patteh is a unique handicraft which is produced in Kerman.
Quvetoo (Persian:قوِتو - قاووت)
Distills, Kerman have many kinds of aromatic distills.
You can almost find any food that is served in other cites of Iran. There are many restaurants ( both fast food and traditional) around the city and notably on Jomhuri Blv.
- Vakil traditional tea house, +98 34 32225989.
- Qal'eh Restaurant and Teahouse, Alley 9, Imam st (northeast of Ganj Ali Khan Square, +98 913 5313537. A traditional Iranian teahouse that serves tea, snacks and shisha.
- Sindokht, Hojaj Blvd. Jomhouri Blvd. 12:00-15:00 and 18:00-23:00.
- windmills, Kerman Mahan road. haft bagh alavi.. 12:00-24:00.
Vakil traditional tea house, +98 34 32225989.
Qal'eh Restaurant and Teahouse, Alley 9, Imam st (northeast of Ganj Ali Khan Square, +98 913 5313537. A traditional Iranian teahouse that serves tea, snacks and shisha.
Sindokht, Hojaj Blvd. Jomhouri Blvd. 12:00-15:00 and 18:00-23:00.
windmills, Kerman Mahan road. haft bagh alavi.. 12:00-24:00.
Drinking alcohol is illegal, and if seen by police may be met with punishment, though available on the black market.
- Doogh is a popular and delicious naturally-carbonated yogurt drink. It is generally served with ice and a dash of mint.
- Distills - Kerman have many kinds of aromatic distills.
- Pāloodeh-e-Kermani (Fāloodeh-e-Kermani) is a special deliciously refreshing sorbet made from small drops of starch, suspended in rosewater.
- Black tea (chāi, چای) is the national drink of alcohol-free Iran. It is served strong and with crystallized or cubed sugar (ghand, قند) which is held artfully between the teeth while tea is sipped through.
- Fruit juices (āb miveh, آب ميوه), A wide variety of fruit juices (āb miveh, آب ميوه) and drinks are available from shops and street vendors including cherry cordial (sharbat ālbāloo, شربت آلبالو) and banana milkshakes (shir moz, شير موز).
- Soft drinks are widely available, both international makes such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, and their brand names including 7up, Sprite, Fanta, etc., and local makes such as Zam Zam. "Coca-Cola Original" and "Pepsi Original", etc., are not made of original Coca-Cola Company's and PepsiCo's ingredients and taste exactly the same as Zam Zam.
- Ma-o-sha'eir is a non-alcoholic beer which you can find in the supermarkets.
Doogh is a popular and delicious naturally-carbonated yogurt drink. It is generally served with ice and a dash of mint.
Distills - Kerman have many kinds of aromatic distills.
Pāloodeh-e-Kermani (Fāloodeh-e-Kermani) is a special deliciously refreshing sorbet made from small drops of starch, suspended in rosewater.
Black tea (chāi, چای) is the national drink of alcohol-free Iran. It is served strong and with crystallized or cubed sugar (ghand, قند) which is held artfully between the teeth while tea is sipped through.
Fruit juices (āb miveh, آب ميوه), A wide variety of fruit juices (āb miveh, آب ميوه) and drinks are available from shops and street vendors including cherry cordial (sharbat ālbāloo, شربت آلبالو) and banana milkshakes (shir moz, شير موز).
Ma-o-sha'eir is a non-alcoholic beer which you can find in the supermarkets.
See also the warnings at Iran#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.
- Police: 110
- Fire department: 125
- EMS: 115
- Road EMS: 115 or 112
- Regular buses go further south and up north to Tehran or Mashad.