New round of restoration begins on former royal ensemble in Qazvin

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the west-central province of Qazvin, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.A budget of 10 billion rials ($25,000) has been allocated
to this phase of the project, Ehsan Nurani said on Sunday.The project involves strengthening the structure as well as repairing the damaged
parts, the official added.Dowlatkhaneh Safavi, composed of some historical monuments, some of which have been destroyed over time, was once
Safavids, from 1548 to 98
It is a major tourist destination with a wonderfully restored caravanserai-turned-arts precinct, some quirky museums and a handful of decent
eating options
For most travelers, Qazvin is also primarily the staging point for excursions to the famous Castles of the Assassins and trekking in the
sensational Alamut Valley.Also known as the castle of the Assassins, the 12th-century Alamut castle is nestled on top of a peak