Sanandaj, also known as “Senna” is the capital city of Kurdistan province in Northwestern Iran. It is 95 miles (153 km) from the Iran-Iraq border and lies at a distance of 500 km from Tehran. Sanandaj is home to the ruins of an 11th- and 12th- century fortress, the Dar al-Ehsan Mosque, and the Sanandaj Museum. The area around Sanandaj is known for its many mountain caves, hot springs, and freshwater lakes, many of which cater to tourists. The nature around Sanandaj is very beautiful. The city has a beautiful natural environment and pleasant climate especially in fall and spring
Sanandaj Museum (Salaar Saeid Mansion located in Habibi Alley on Imam Khomeini St.), which bears close resemblance to those of "Qajar" period
From other historical relics of Kurdistan mention can be made of the Sanandaj bazaar and Asef bazaar of Sanandaj. They were constructed according to the architectural style of the Safavid period and considered valuable in this respect. The bazaar in Sanandaj is full of colourful dresses
