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Haji Reza Inn, Qazvin The same is a double storied structure. Its beautifully designed ceilings have made it to appear similar to an arcade. To the north of this caravansary is a vicinity known as Shotor Khan and the loading area. Presently the chambers of the structure are being utilized as warehouse. Qazvin Bazaar Aggregate, Qazvin The above mentioned is a remnant of the Safavid period and its architectural effects are extremely interesting. Though the nucleus of this bazaar is relevant to the pre-Safavid times, during the reign of the said dynasty, the bazaar had witnessed expansion. Each row or alley of the bazaar was allocated to a certain guild, besides which each segment comprised of a mosque, bath and arcade. The Qeisarieh of Qazvin has four entrances, the northern entrance leads to the Sarbaz arcade, whereas the southern, eastern and western entrances, lead to the covered arcades, the Vazir Inn and the intersection of the bazaar respectively. The Sa'd-ol-Saltaneh Bazarcheh is an archaic relic of the Qazvin bazaar. This has a beautiful vestibule. The important sectors of the bazaar are as follows:
Sa'dieh (Sa'dol Saltaneh) Inn, Qazvin This caravansary is located in Imam Khomeini Avenue of Qazvin and was constructed by Sa'dol Saltaneh in the Qajar period. The same is a single structure, with a vast courtyard and chambers surrounding it. The ceilings are of the traditional Yazdi style, and its vestibule is adorned with brick and tile-work. In the eastern, western and southern sections of the main courtyard are other smaller courtyards that are also surrounded by chambers. Shahroodi Inn, Qazvin The said structure is located to the west of the city and river, and was constructed by Haj Mohammad Hasan Shahroodi. The inn was utilized as a shelter during the Constitutional Revolution Movement. Vazir Inn, Qazvin The structure is a two storied one in the vicinity of the Vazir Bazarche and opposite Qeisarieh. The lower floor has a vast courtyard with chambers on the four sides. The chambers of the upper floor have wooden doors. Besides which spectacular oriental works of art with the use of colored tiles such as green, yellow, azure and blue are displaying hunting scenes and floral designs. Zarab Khaneh Inn, Qazvin This caravansary is located at midst the bazaar of Qazvin and near its intersection. In its eastern face are the textile merchants, whereas the southern side leads to the bazaar itself. The said vicinity was formerly the mint and trading center before the World War I. Today it has lost its prior importance. |
