Qazvin, Iran
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Mysterious stories of Alamut Castle in medieval times combined with the beauty of the landscape made for a memorable visit. The fortress was built in around 865 AD, high upon a rock at a tactical viewpoint where eagles might land. The name Alamut is said to mean"eagle's nest" or "eagle's teaching". Alamut was the headquarters of the Nizari Ismaili state. Of the many strongholds, Alamut is the most famous and was thought impregnable to any military attack. There are stories of its heavenly gardens, library, and laboratories where philosophers, scientists, and theologians could debate in intellectual freedom. The stronghold survived many attacks prior to the Mongol invasion in 1256, during which time the library was completely destroyed.
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One of the most special Iran’s castle which is back to thousand years ago. Unfortunately the most part of the castle destroyed after Holakokhan attack and you can’t see the massive castle of Alamut right now. Another name of the castle is Eagle Nest which is point to Hassan Sabbah, A man who was famous for the leader of Esmailian. There is a famous book about this are which is wrote with famous lady travel writers of Freya Starck “the valley of the Assassin”
Excellent place for the people who interested about Assassin's history, Alamut castle and it's landscape contain lot of historical stories about Assassin's.
Long hike, very old and damaged castle but beautiful view and intresting water distribution system
On of the best and amizinh road in iran
The walk and the sights going there are the best parts, the castle is covered with scaffolding but you can still walk a bit through and get glimpse of what is was.
Strange castle was constructed on top of a very strange giant stone
The cheapest way from Tehran is to take a bus (80000-100000 Toman) to Qazvin, from Qazvin bus terminal go to taxi stop outside (20 min walk max). Ask any taxi driver to go to alamut castle and don't agree to the initial fares they demand. BARGAIN!! There are no fix rates. And, Qazvin is cheaper than Tehran. We paid (200000 Toman each) and it is expensive. It takes 2 hours and 30 mins max to reach there. Ask the taxi driver to drop you at Golestan restaurant which is just below alamut castle. Most of them will try to drop you afar and you will have to hike upwards with your luggage on mountainous terrain. Kinda tiring. Don't let them do that. If you plan to stay a night at the Golestan restaurant, you can either book a suite, room or you can sleep outside on a big table, which is the cheapest (they provide blanket and pillows). There is a restaurant at the top of the castle. You can have tea there but it's pricey. Enjoy!!
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