Molla Hassan ibn-e Mahmud Kashani, known as Hassan Kashi, was a poet and mystic of the 8th century AD, whose tomb is located 2 kilometers south of Soltaniyeh. Molana Hassan ibn-e Kashi, who is considered as the poet of court of Al-Jaito, has poetry inspired by the Imams. Although there is no information of the exact date of his death, but because of his popularity with Al-Ja'ito, a mausoleum was constructed by Sultan Mohammad Khodabandeh (Al-Ja'ito), completed and restored during the Shah Tahmasb Safavi and Fath Ali Shah Qajar. The plan of Molla Hassan Kashi Mausoleum in Soltaniyeh is Octagonal. The turquoise-coloured dome of the building is like a shining diamond in the middle of the desert and is comparable to the dome of Allah in the tomb of Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardebili. Molla Hassan Kashi Mausoleum in Soltaniyeh has the architectural works of the 3 historical period; Ilkhani, Safavid, and Qajar. In your travel to historical city of Zanjan do not forget to buy handicrafts and souvenirs such as Charooq (a kind of leather shoes), colorful Jajim and Gelim, handmade knives and copper dishes. Take Zanjan tour with Alaedin Travel and visit the sights of the city such as Museum of the Rakhtshur Khaneh, the Salty Men's Museum, Ghidar-e-Nabi Tomb, the Kataleh Khor Cave and Dome of Soltaniyeh. If you are planning your next trip to Iran, Zanjan call us now on +98 2174495
