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Iran

Semnān / Where desert meets hospitality

MeowScore 😼78/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

⛷️
january

For skiing and snowboarding in Dizin Ski Resort.

🐫
february

For desert hikes and sightseeing in Varzaneh Desert.

🎉
march

For experiencing Iranian New Year and visiting historic landmarks.

🏔️
april

For visiting Darband and hiking in the Alborz Mountains.

🌿
may

For exploring the stunning nature of Aladaghlar Mountain Range.

🍉
june

For enjoying the moderate summer climate in the city.

🏞️
july

For exploring the Shahrud River and its beautiful waterfalls.

🏰
august

For attending the traditional Mehregan Festival at a local castle.

🕌
september

For visiting the 400-year-old Jameh Mosque of Semnan.

🏕️
october

For hiking and camping in Khar Turan National Park

🏺
november

For exploring the ancient town of Damghan and its Silk Road trade routes.

⛷️
december

For skiing and snowboarding in Shemshak Ski Resort.

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, I found Semnan to be moderately priced for shopping and dining. It wasn't super cheap, but it also wasn't extremely expensive. The prices were reasonable and fair overall.

Visit the local bazaar for handmade souvenirs and haggle for the best prices. Also, check out the supermarkets for affordable snacks and groceries.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stopover

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stopover

Semnan is mainly a transit city for travelers visiting desert towns.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is not common, no tipping expected

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited bandwidth

great Availability

Available in most areas

great Cellular

Good coverage in urban areas

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

IRR

1 IRR =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Officially illegal

The curious cat can explore ancient landmarks and taste the local treats in Semnan.

But watch out for the mischievous mice, they sneak around the bazaar stealing catnip!

Things to do

The mainstream

🏜️
Rig-e Jenn Desert
🧘
Mehr Temple
🦇
Moghan Cave
🏰
Kashaneh Shazdeh Mansion
🛍️
Semnan Bazaar

The mainstream

🏜️
Rig-e Jenn Desert

A stunning desert landscape that stretches across miles of golden sands and rocky outcroppings. Cats can set out on a grand adventure, dashing across the dunes and exploring new terrain. 🐾

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🧘
Mehr Temple

A 14th-century temple with intricate tilework and rich history. Cats can bask in the peaceful atmosphere and observe the colorful patterns that decorate the walls. 🔮

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🦇
Moghan Cave

A vast cave system with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Cats can be mesmerized by the otherworldly formations and playful echoes of their meows. 🕸️

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🏰
Kashaneh Shazdeh Mansion

A 19th-century palace with intricate Persian architecture, beautiful gardens, and pools of water. Cats can lounge in the sun amidst the greenery and soak their paws in the cool water. 🌿

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🛍️
Semnan Bazaar

A bustling marketplace filled with shops selling crafts, spices, and traditional Persian goods. Cats can explore the colorful alleys and alleyways while sniffing out new objects to play with. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

🐱
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai
🐾
Allah Mosque of East Semnan
🐱
Garmsar Ancient Bridge
🐾
Shahroud Castle
🐱
Masjed Jāmé of Semnan

Off the beaten path

🐱
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai

A centuries-old rest station for travelers in the Silk Road, with a mosque, bathhouse, and stable. 🛕🐎

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🐾
Allah Mosque of East Semnan

A silent sanctuary that houses one the only remaining seljuq-era brick dome. 🕍🌇

Google Maps
🐱
Garmsar Ancient Bridge

5 centuries old bridge with a curious architecture and pulleys used by Iran's ancestors to build it. 🌉👷

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🐾
Shahroud Castle

Historical brick fortress on a hilltop overlooking the city of Shahroud, offering a bird's-eye view of the surroundings. 🏰🦅

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🐱
Masjed Jāmé of Semnan

Purrfect example of Iranian-Islamic architecture and stucco carvings dating back to the 6th century AH. 🕌🐾

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Officially illegal

Mindful meoweler tips

Semnan's historic bazaar

This bazaar dates back to the 17th century and is filled with cat-friendly alleys and shops selling traditional spices, sweets, and handicrafts.

Visit Kharaghan twin towers

These 1000 year old towers are one of the oldest examples of Islamic architecture in Iran, and offer stunning views of Semnan's desert landscape.

Try Semnan's famous baghlava

This mouth-watering pastry is made with almond, pistachio, and cardamom, and is a popular catnip in Semnan's patisseries.

Useful external sites

www.semnantravel.ir

Semnan Tourism Organization↗

Official website of Semnan Tourism Organization providing information about tourist attractions, events and accommodations.

irantravelingcenter.com

Iran Traveling Center↗

A travel agency specialized in providing customized tours and travel packages in Semnan and other destinations in Iran.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g319835-Semnan_Semnan_Province-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

A travel review website that has a section dedicated to Semnan with reviews and recommendations from other travelers.

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