The provinces of Khorasan

The provinces of Khorasan in Iran until 1383 (2004) and before the approval of the controversial law for the division of Khorasan were referred to as Khorasan Province with the capital city of Mashhad. This province was the largest province in Iran before the division, but after that, it was split into three provinces, and the title of the largest province in Iran was given to Kerman Province
Khorasan Razavi is a province with its capital in Mashhad, located in the northeast of Iran. The term “Razavi” in the name of this province refers to the tomb of Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha in the center of this province

The tomb of Ferdowsi

The tomb of Ferdowsi, the great epic poet of Iran, is located 15 kilometers northwest of Mashhad and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mashhad among visitors. Next to the tomb of this epic poet, there is also a library and a museum that house valuable works of handwritten copies of the Shahnameh
The tombs of two contemporary Iranian artists are also located near the tomb of Ferdowsi. Mehdi Akhavan-Sales, a poet of modern poetry, and Mohammad Reza Shajarian, the maestro of Persian singing, lie beside this tomb

The shrine of Imam Reza

The shrine of Imam Reza (AS) is one of the most important tourist attractions in Mashhad, attracting many visitors from various regions of Iran and neighboring countries throughout the year. The tomb of Imam Reza (AS) is located in a vast area surrounded by numerous courtyards and porticos
Among the attractions of the Imam Reza shrine (AS), we can mention the museum and library of the holy shrine. In the courtyard of the Imam Reza shrine (AS), the tombs of other famous figures such as Sheikh Baha’i and Sheikh Tabrisi can also be seen. The Imam Reza shrine (AS) is located in the center of the city of Mashhad

Kohsangi Park

Kohsangi Park is one of the most popular natural attractions in Mashhad, located in an elevated area on a peak of the same name. This park offers a stunning view of the surrounding areas, and its fountain among the mountainous rocks draws the attention of visitors

Vakilabad Forest Park

Vakilabad Forest Park has long been one of the best recreational areas in Mashhad, especially in the spring. This park was previously known as the Vakilabad Garden. The main river that flows through Vakilabad Forest Park in spring gives additional greenery and freshness to the trees and plants of this garden

Torqabeh
Tarqabeh is another mountainous region near Mashhad that is a short distance from Shandiz. This area has a special place among tourists due to its cool, mountainous climate and numerous handicraft shops
The “Panj Dareh River” is one of the most important natural attractions in the Torghabeh region, where many tourists camp around it during their trips to this area. The “Vakilabad,” “Bahman,” and “Kamar Maqboola” parks are also other sightseeing spots in Torghabeh

Nader Shah’s mausoleum
Nader Shah’s mausoleum is a historical building in Mashhad on Shirazi Street, dating back to the Qajar era. This mausoleum was built by Qavam al-Saltaneh in the final days of the Qajar rule in memory of Nader Shah Afshar. Nader Shah’s mausoleum has beautiful architecture and the Nader Museum is located adjacent to it. The Naderi Museum consists of two separate halls that showcase samples of military tools and historical artifacts from the Afsharid to Qajar periods. The tomb of Nader and the Naderi Museum are among the best options for winter tourism in Mashhad

mellat park
Melat Park, located along Vali Abad Boulevard in the west of Mashhad, is one of the most popular parks in the city. The park dates back to 1964
Melat Amusement Park is the first and most famous amusement park in Mashhad, featuring various thrilling rides. The Ferris wheel at this amusement park is about 80 meters high and is the tallest Ferris wheel in Iran

North Khorasan Province
Bojnord County
Baba Aman Park, Ayoub Prophet Hot Springs, Bash Ghardash Park, Pighou Village, Golestan Camp, Hamid Waterfall, Bazkhaneh Valley, Firoozeh Valley, Mahnan Valley, and Qeraj Hot Spring in the terraced village of Esfidan, Aineh Khaneh and Mokhamm’s Mansion, Aliabad Pavilion, Jajermi Hussainiyeh, Sabzeh Meydan Caravanserai, Asgari Bath

South Khorasan Province

The most important cities in South Khorasan Province are Birjand, Ferdows, Tabas, and Qaen
One of the oldest registered tourist attractions in South Khorasan Province is the Kal Jangal petroglyphs, located 5 kilometers south of the city of Khusf and dating back to the Parthian era. Recent studies have identified 14 petroglyphs near it

Attractions of Khorasan 

Bardaskan

Bardaskan is one of the cities in the southwestern part of Razavi Khorasan ProvinceHistory
Bardaskan County has a historical background of several thousand years. The Firuzabad Tower is a remnant from the Seljuk period, the Aliabad Tower dates back to the Ilkhanate period, and numerous other relics, including the Chupan Hill from the second millennium BC, indicate the ancient history of this region

Mil of Radkan East
The Radkan Tower is a historical mil (a type of tower) located 74 kilometers north of Mashhad and 26 kilometers northwest of Chenaran. The Radkan Tower, with a height of 25 meters, has a cylindrical body and a conical dome, and is a historical site dating back to the 7th century AH (Islamic calendar). The exterior of the building is 12-sided up to a height of 3 meters, and from there to beneath the dome, it features 36 grooves or half-cylinders, while its interior is octagonal
The Radkan Tower, which was believed to be the mausoleum of one of the Ilkhanids, is the only tower capable of determining the four seasons, leap year, and the beginning of Nowruz. This tower is the work of the great Iranian mathematician, astronomer, and scholar, Khawaja Nasir al-Din al-Tusi

The Firouzabad Tower
The Firouzabad Minaret, or Firouzabad Tower, is related to the Seljuk period and is located in the Bardaskan County, Shahrabad District, Firouzabad Village. This monument was registered as one of the national heritage sites of Iran on January 5, 1932, with registration number 91. The tower has a cylindrical shape and a current height of 18 meters, and its decorative elements and bricklaying style demonstrate architecture in the Razi style

Minaret of Khosrowgard
The Minaret of Khosrowgard is located 10 kilometers west of the city of Sabzevar, in the village of Khosrowgard
This tower was built in 505 AH (Hijri) at the order of Taj al-Dawlah Abu al-Qasim ibn Sa’id, during the Seljuk dynasty. This monument was registered as one of the national heritage of Iran on January 5, 1931, with registration number 77.Its height reaches 38 meters, and at the top, two lines of Kufic inscriptions and diamond-shaped decorations can be seen. The date of the inscription is the year 505 AH (after Hijra). The age of this minaret dates back about 900 years, making it one of the oldest and tallest historical minarets in Iran during its time

The Tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Jami
The Tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Jami, also known as the Shrine of Sheikh Ahmad Jami, is the burial place of Sheikh Ahmad Jami, with a history of nearly 800 years, located in the city of Torbat-e Jam in Razavi Khorasan Province. This building dates back to the 9th to 12th centuries AH and is situated inside the city of Torbat-e Jam. This site was registered as one of the national heritage sites of Iran on December 5, 1931, with registration number 174

The tomb of Mullah Hadi Sabzevar
The tomb of Mullah Hadi Sabzevari, also known as the Tomb of Secrets, is the burial place of Hadi Sabzevari, built in 1874 AD / 1251 SH in the city of Sabzevar
This structure dates back to the Qajar era and is located in Sabzevar, on the southern side of Karagar Square. This monument was registered as one of the national heritage sites of Iran on August 1, 1976, with registration number 1334
The interior space of the tomb features a cross-shaped design, which includes cells and rooms. The decorations, restoration, and reinforcement of the tomb were carried out in the early 1960s by the National Heritage Association

The Tomb of Kamal-ol-Molk
The Tomb of Kamal-ol-Molk is a structure in Nishapur, Iran, which serves as the burial site of Kamal-ol-Molk. This building is located near the tomb of Attar of Nishapur in the Shadiakh neighborhood
The designer of this memorial was Houshang Seyhoun, and it was unveiled in a ceremony on April 1, 1963, with the presence of Farah Pahlavi. The builders of this tomb were several laborers from Nishapur, who were acknowledged by the government of the time during the unveiling ceremony

The Tomb of Attar Neishabouri
The Tomb of Attar Neishabouri is a historical structure built during the Timurid period on the orders of Amir Ali-Shir Navai over the grave of Attar Neishabouri. It underwent complete restoration during the reign of the second Pahlavi and underwent minor restoration in the 1970s. This tomb is located on Shadiakh Boulevard (now known as Orfa), one of the tourist areas of the city of Nishapur. The tomb of Kamal al-Molk is also situated within the grounds of this structure. This building was registered as one of the national heritage sites of Iran on December 9, 1975, with registration number 1173.Farid al-Din Attar Neishaburi, the famous poet and mystic of Iran, passed away around the year 618 during the Mongol invasion of Nishapur