Sights & Landmarks in Semnan Province

The Tarikhaneh Temple also called the Tarikhaneh Mosque is a Sassanid-era monument located on the southern limit of the present day city of Damghan, Iran.

Tape Hissar is a prehistoric site located just south of Damghan. The site was firstly discovered in 1877 by A. Houtum Schindler and then investigated in 1931 and 1932 by Erich Schmidt

The Arg Gate of the Semnan is the only surviving remnant of the old citadel of Semnan. The rest of the old citadel is destroyed by the time of Reza Shah's construction.

The Miyandasht Carvanserai consists of 3 caravansaries connected to each other, one of them was built during Safavid era and two others built during Qajar era.

Jameh Mosque of Semnan or Semnan Central Mosque was constructed in the 1st century AH. on the site of the ruins of an ancient fire-temple.

Abul Hassan Kharaqani is one of the master Sufis of Islam. Abul Hassan Kharaqani was the Master or Shaikh of the famous Persian Sufi and poet, Khwajah Abdullah Ansari.

Jameh Mosque of Damghan has a double row of brick columns, supporting the rounded brick laid ceiling, which has plaster amidst the rows of brick.

The Shahrud Old Bazaar or Shahrud Indoor Market, which dates back to the Qajar era, is one of the oldest buildings and markets of Shahrud.

The Bagh Sarab Mansion was built around a large garden. The mansion consists of a one floor building with a pool in front of its entrance.

Mehmandust Tower or Burj-e Mehmandust is a historical tower in Damghan.

Ghoosheh Caravanserai is located in the village of Ghoosheh, 38 km southwest of Damghan, along the road of Damghan-Semnan.