This river takes its source from an area called ‘Sheergoli’. Other small branches adjoin it in its flow. Its mountainous course has a gentle slope and after a bend, it flows southwards, entering the plains and flowing to the sea.
About Rasht
Rasht is the capital city of Gilan Province, Iran.Rasht is the largest city on Iran's Caspian Sea coast. It is a major trade center between Caucasia, Russia and Iran using the port of Bandar-e Anzali. Rasht is also a major tourist center with the resort of Masouleh in the adjacent mountains and the beaches of Caspian as some of the major attractions.Historically, Rasht was a major transport and business center which connected Iran to ...
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Saravan Forest Park – Rasht
Saravan forest park is one of the oldest forest fields of Gilan which for its various plant species is rare across the country and even across the world. There is a small pond at the entrance of Saravan forest park which is incredibly beautiful. ...
Shapour School – Rasht
The above mentioned is one of the primary structures of the early Pahlavi period. It is located en route from Rasht to Anzali, and is the first school building in Gilan which is constructed on modern lines. The same is on national record. There is ...
Rasht Museum – Rasht
The Rasht Museum extends over an area of 560 sq. m. and is a double storeyed structure. These premises belonged to Mirza Hossein Khan Kasmaie, (an ally of Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali).The same was purchased by the Cultural and Arts Organization ...
Qadiri House – Rasht
Qadiri House in Rasht is located in the eastern side of Rasht Square.Qadiri House in Rasht is one of the historical buildings of the province that is related to late Qajar period and early Pahlavid period.The building was established by ...
Kiashahr Village – Rasht
This village has made impressive progress during the years and has turned into a city. Kiashahr is located on the banks of a beautiful wetland, and enjoys a wonderful landscape and pleasant weather.Here there are wooden docks and some cottages ...
Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali Tomb – Rasht
The tomb of Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali, reputedly known as Sardar-e-Jangal is located in the south of Rasht. This simple and at the same time beautiful monument is held in high respect of all who visit the vicinity.
Safi Mosque – Rasht
As a construction of the Safavid period, it is one of the beautiful religious buildings in Rasht. It is so called after Mohammad Mirza, known as Safi Mirza, the eldest son of Shah Abbas. Shah Abbas named the same Shaheedieh as it was the site of the ...
Eynak Lagoon – Rasht
Eynak lagoon (glasses lagoon) is located in the margin of Daneshjou Park in the west of Rasht town and in terms of area, it is considered as the second largest pond of Gilan province. This pond is called Eynak (glasses) as it is seen as one in ...