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deputy tourism chief said on Wednesday.They are being kept at the [UNESCO-registered] Sheikh Safi al-din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble, the
and richly-ornamented facades and interiors, and, above all, an atmosphere of peace and tranquility have all made a must-see stopover while
traversing northwest Iran.The ensemble is named after Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardebili (1253-1334), who was a Sufi philosopher and leader of
bathhouse, kitchens, and a hospital, as well as religious houses amongst others
The place also boasts a remarkable collection of antique artifacts.Developed between the early 16th century and the end of the 18th century,
this place of spiritual retreat enjoys principal elements of traditional Iranian architecture to make the best use of existing space for
accommodating a variety of functions.AFM