INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Shahrud Bazaar was composed of three caravanserais, two passages, and a public bathhouse, of which only the bathhouse survives.The
historical structure has been inscribed on the national heritage list.The main population centers of Semnan province lie along the ancient
Silk Road (and modern-day Imam Reza Expressway), linking Rey (Tehran) with Khorasan (Mashhad)
While few visitors spend much time in the area, driving through you can easily seek out several well-preserved caravanserais (notably
Dehnamak and Ahowan), cisterns (the Cafe Abenbar in Garmsar is a special treat), and ruined mud citadels (Padeh is lumpy but fascinating)
The large, bustling cities of Semnan, Damghan, and Shahrud (Bastam) all have a small selection of historic buildings and Semnan has a fine
old covered bazaar.Bazaar is, originally, a public market district of a Persian town
Located in a distinct quarter of a town, it was bustling and noisy by day in contrast to the quiet residential quarters
They were usually roofed for protection against the hot desert sun, either with a single roof, with individual vaulted cupolas or domes, or
with awnings.From another point of view, bazaars are also synonyms of foods, with their unmissable colorful stalls of vegetables, herbs, and
Yet, most of these ingredients might be mysterious to a foreign eye
Teahouses help punctuate the walk and a traditional restaurant is a perfect place for lunch.Browsing through a traditional bazaar may
provide new experiences and fresh points of view on the ancient land
some traditional bakery known only by locals and shopkeepers.People watching and even mingling with them in the bazaars is one of the best
ways to take the pulse of the country
