If you want to see the icon of Hamadan you must visit Avicenna tomb. Avicenna is the well-known Iranian physician and philosopher who was born in Bokhara (present day Uzabakistan), 11th century. He is universally famous for his knowledge of medicine and he has likely written the most famous book in the world of medicine, the Canon of Medicine, which was the principal book for the study of this major in Islamic world and Europe for some centuries. Besides medicine, Avicenna’s contribution to philosophy has been significant. His other seminal book is Al-Shafa which addresses logic, physics, mathematics and metaphysics. During his life, Avicenna faced many hardships and he had no choice but to move from city to city. Finally, he died in Hamadan and buried there. His current tomb which was built in 1954 includes both Pre-Islamic and Islamic designs and styles. This domed structure has stood upon 12 pillars each of which representing one of the scientific disciplines with which Avicenna was familiar. The surrounding area has been laid out following Persian Garden pattern.