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Hamedan is one of those cities and provinces that consists several historical, natural sites and villages, such as Varkaneh that is very well known as Iranian renaissance village which has been built by stone only.
Varkaneh (locally called Cheshmeh Qol Qol), is one of the stone villages of Iran that is located about 20 km away rom Hamedan. The kurdish names has been picked up for this village and its translated into English translation; Being along the Spring water.
Yearly several people will visit this village as it reminds many of travelers, renaissance period of Europe because of its particular architecture. History of this village dates back to 17th century and people of this village are mostly artists for designing stone houses or even construction activities.
Architecture of this village is eye-catching as most of the mansions and houses are well designed with small stones that are all nicely shaped and color of them changes because of having lights from different angles. The reason, locals of this village used stone more than materials is, being close to several mines and having several options for types of stone as they want. This even will help them in cold winter and will remain better than muds.
Varkaneh, has a circular shape around the Qanat that is centrally located in this village and other buildings are construced around it. Despite its wonderful architecture that brings the attention of everyone who come to visit, there are some historical and religious buildings there as well such as old mosque, Khan House, old castle, etc.
As travel consultants, we would highly recommend visiting this village in a day off while you are Hamedan, especially in autumn when it is colorful.