Valley of the Portuguese
A part of the northern region of Kish, which is known as the Portuguese Valley, is one of the sights of Kish. The reason for this name goes back to the time when the Portuguese lived in this place. The descent of surface water in this part of Kish Island has created a green and beautiful area that attracts many tourists every year.
One of the most important tourist attractions of Kish, which is located in the Portuguese valley, is the ancient fig tree of the temples, which we will introduce to you in the rest of the article. The Green Tree complex is also located in the Portuguese Valley. The Green Tree complex is a recreational complex with a special atmosphere and amenities such as gazebos, restaurants, restrooms, buffets, etc., which has created a good opportunity for picnics and family gatherings.
Other tourist attractions in the Portuguese Valley region include the Kish Reservoir and the historical city of Harira Kish.
Payab Kish, the underground world of 2000 years
Payab Kish is considered one of the sights of Kish and part of the historical treasures of this city. As it is known from the word Payab, this word consists of two parts "pai" and "water" and the concept of proximity and proximity to water can be taken from it. Payabs are canals or corridors with a steep slope that were placed next to wells and aqueducts, and through several steps, they brought a person close to the water level of the aqueduct underground.
Payab Kish, which is 2000 years old, has become one of the tourist attractions of Kish after its restoration and restoration, which many tourists visit Kish every year. Among the facilities of Payab Kish, we can mention a restaurant and a teahouse with the same style and style, which is a good opportunity to drink tea and enjoy this amazing building.
Jeni Kish Castle
Jeni Kish Castle is one of the must-see places in Kish with hundreds of strange stories and adventures. At first glance, the castle is an ordinary and old building like all castles, a rectangular space, with two ramparts and a two-story building. But when you listen to the local people, the account of Jeni Castle is separated from the rest of the historical buildings.
This fort used to be a military outpost and service station, but in the 40s, it turned around and many reports of ghost sightings and strange happenings changed the situation. After the death of several soldiers, no one wanted to serve in Jenni Castle. The outpost was evacuated and the horror stories of the castle continued.
Probably, a castle with this history will encourage you to travel to Kish. Now that we have a scary story nearby, in our own Iran, why not go to it?
Persian Gulf Museum
The art collection and museum of the Persian Gulf on the southwest coast of the island is one of the valuable facilities of Kish, which has become a sight-seeing place in Kish. This complex has an architecture similar to a shell, which will surprise you. Of course, this surprise will multiply when you step inside the building.
The Persian Gulf art complex with an area of nearly 3,620 square meters is a place for holding various exhibitions and sales of domestic and foreign artworks and handicrafts. The Persian Gulf Museum is located on the lower floor of the building, which has 5 galleries containing historical documents related to the Persian Gulf and an art exhibition.
The Persian Gulf complex has various sections, including a gallery, a well-equipped amphitheater, management offices and a coffee shop. There is no need to pay an entrance fee to visit the museum and visiting the museum is free for everyone.
Kish Greek ship
Perhaps one of the most famous sights of Kish is the Greek Ship of Kish. The Greek ship has an interesting story. This ship, which is made in England and belongs to Greece, ran aground in Kish Sea in 1345. Since then, the Greeks tried hard to save their beautiful and luxurious ship. But apparently the technical problems were more serious than these words. Therefore, the ship's oil was discharged and remained on the island. The image of the Greek ship on the water at sunset and of course at night is very beautiful and spectacular. Don't miss this view, especially if you are into photography.
Kariz underground city of Kish is one of the must-see places in Kish
One of the most attractive tourist attractions of Kish is the underground city of Kariz Kish. This city is actually a very large aqueduct, the area of which is about 10,000 square meters, hence the name of the city. The depth of the underground city of Kariz is about 16 meters. That means you have to go down 16 meters from the ground to reach it. The height of Kariz itself is about 8 meters. All the walls and ceiling are covered with beautiful shells.
But the underground city of Kariz is not left alone to visit. The existence of traditional and modern restaurants, museum and craft market are among the facilities provided in this city. Therefore, be sure to include a visit to the underground city of Kariz in the list of attractions in Kish.
The ancient city of Kish Island
The ancient city of Sind Island is the civilization and ancient sightseeing places of Kish. Although Kish has been modernized in recent years, its originality goes back many years. The remnants of Harira's destroyed houses show that many years ago, people lived in this area. Harirah consists of three main parts: noble house, workshop and bathroom.
They attribute the construction of Harira to about 1000 years ago. On the other hand, historians believe that this city was abandoned 6 centuries ago. Saadi, who is famous for his many travels, has mentioned the existence of Harira in Golestan.
Noble house in the famous places of Kish
Among other touristic and historical places of Kish, we can mention the noble house. This is a brick house. Although this mansion is less known, do not miss a visit. It might not be bad to visit this house after strolling and having fun in modern streets, luxurious shopping malls and stylish buildings. The noble house of Kish is similar to the old adobe houses that are mostly seen in Yazd. This house is very big and according to the information obtained, it dates back to the IL-khani period
Anthropology House of Kish Natives
Currently, many people living in Kish are not natives. In fact, since Kish became economically prosperous, many people have migrated to the island from other cities. Therefore, if you want to get to know the life of the residents of Kish Island, you should think differently. The Anthropology House of Kish Natives will probably help you to get to know more about the lifestyle of the original residents of Kish and also see one of the best sights of Kish from up close.
The Native Anthropology House is one of the must-see places in Kish. This house, which is located in one of the old areas of Kish, has been turned into an anthropological house since 2013. The tools and equipment in this house show you the lifestyle of Kish people. The building of this house dates back to about 200 years ago.
