Introducing Qazvin
Qazvin is famed for carpets and seedless grapes. The city was once capital of all Iran and has a considerable sprinkling of minor sights, but for most Western travellers its foremost role is as a launch point for excursions to the famous Castles of the Assassins in the marvellous Alamut Valley.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: from alamut to the caspian sea
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