Awiyar Mountain
Mount Awiyar is located at an altitude of 2550 meters above sea level, 3 kilometers from the city of Sna in the East part of Kurdistan.
Awiyar means a place with a lot of water, so they named this mountain Awiyar because the mountain has a lot of groundwater and springs, including "Sangshken Spring, Shafa Spring, and Haft Asiab" that the local people use for drinking; the reason is that the water in Sna has been smelling and unclean for many years. Awiyar is known in two parts, the Great Awiyar with an altitude of 2550 meters, and the Small Awiyar with an altitude of 2350 meters. The city of Sna is located at the foothill of this mountain.
The water of the springs of Mount Awiyar, which also has a forest park in it, is still the source of water for the historical palaces of Khasrowawa, Asaf, Wakil, and many other historical buildings.
Awiyar has become an identity for Sna and many poets have written poems for this high mountain. In addition, it has become a touristic place that anyone who visits Sna will definitely go to Awiyar.
Mount Awiyar contains several touristic parks, including Amiriya Park, Amaniya Park, Children's Park, and Gwezakwer Forest. In recent years, the newly built Mashahir Park has been added. The parks also have accommodation for tourists.
Because of its location and beautiful scenery, climbers go climbing, even climbers from other cities go there.
The Amiriya Park is considered one of the largest cinemas in the world with a 12 x 25-meter screen, the sound of the films comes through FM radio from anywhere in the Awiyar, and the screen is set in such a place that can accommodate 10000 people and see it.
Unfortunately, the use of minerals in the Awiyar Mountain has caused the collapse of part of this mountain and the relevant authorities have ignored this disaster and do not pay attention to it. Truck traffic has caused mud and prevented tourists and climbers from climbing the mountain.
Khan Bathhouse
Khan Bathhouse is one of the oldest Bathhouses and tourist attractions in Sna that dates back to the Qajar period. This bathhouse is located near the Darugha Mosque in the city's center. According to the inscriptions in the bathhouse, the building was built during the reign of Amanullah Khan Ardalan, the governor of Kurdistan, and was finished in 1220 AH. The architecture of the bathhouse is very close to that of bathhouses in other parts of Iran. In its different parts, we can mention the entrance hall, the hallway, Sarbana (cold bath), the middle door, Bina (hot bath), the special ganjina, the bathroom, and the water source. In 1998, the General Department of Cultural Heritage bought the house and renovated it in 1999. Khan Bathhouse was registered on March 25, 1999, as number 2603 in the Iranian National Works List.
The Church of Sna
Christian Armenians who had been expelled from the Ottoman Empire fled to Iran during the Safavid rule and settled near the city of Sna. Long after the Qajar period, the Armenians who came near Sna built a church for themselves so that they could worship God. The church was called Sna Church and today it has become one of the most attractive places in Sna. This church has one of the most beautiful architecture among the historic buildings, and some of its most beautiful attractions include the rock and fountain in its courtyard.
Khasraw Awa Palace
Khasraw Awa Palace was once the residence of the Ardalan family. This historical building is known as the most important building in Kurdistan. This palace has one of the most beautiful and best architecture among the palaces in Kurdistan and its beautiful plaster can impress you. Many ceremonies were held in this palace and the kings of the Qajar period traveled to this palace for celebrations and rest and were guests of the Ardalan family.
