With an area of 105 thousand hectares, these beautiful forests are still among the “untouched” forests of the Alborz Mountain Chain. Some of the various species of trees are oak and pine. The road connecting Ardabil to Rasht via Astara, passes by these forests which have been divided between ex-Soviet Union and Iran. This road is one of the most scenic roads while traveling in Iran, however caution must be taken as the road conditions are sometimes difficult at higher altitudes.
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Sardabeh Waterfall and Hot Spring – Ardabil
Ardabil's Sardabeh village is one of the tourist villages of Iran because of its natural waterfall and hot-water springs. This area contains 7 hot mineral spring openings, a newly built water therapy area according to the modern standards of the ...
Amin-edin Jebrail Tomb – Ardabil
Located in the Kalkhoran Village in Ardabil, this mausoleum belongs to the ancestor of the Safavid Dynasty the father of Sheikh Safi-edin Essaq. The original mausoleum dates back to about 500 years ago. The simplicity of decorative and artistic ...
Shater Gonbady Tower – Ardabil
This tower is located in Somi'eh Village, 8.5 km. from Ardabil. It is surrounded by open green space. Although heavily damaged, it's architectural design probably belongs to about the 8th century AH.
Samiyan Bridge – Ardabil
This old bridge has been built over Qarah Soo River, 15 km. from Ardabil. The antiquity of the bridge dates back to the Safavid period. The construction materials are stone and brick. There are four towers or minarets in its four corners for guiding ...
Haj Sheikh Bath – Ardabil
It is located in Ali Qapoo Alley in the city of Ardabil. Its entrance is simple but beautifully decorated and has a globular dome. It has different parts with eye-catching adornments. There are two large alcoves inside the bath. It is estimated that ...
Ardabil Jame’ (Jomeh) Mosque – Ardabil
This is a remain from the Saljuqian period. In the walls of the minarets there are two inscriptions belonging to about 700 years ago. These have been transferred to a museum. Ceramic and other objects discovered at this site belong to about 600 ...
Neor Fresh Water Lake – Ardabil
Neor is a lake between Ardabil city and Khalkhal County in Ardabil Province. The maximum depth of the lake varies between 5.5 and 13 meters. The lake's water is used for watering farmlands. Every year, a few young rainbow trout are released to ...
Shorabil Recreational Lake – Ardabil
With an area of 180 Hectares, Shorabil Lake is located 2 kilometers south of Ardabil. It was known for its medical sludge and salinity before, but in recent years a type of trout is bred there as a result of desalination. Every fall, Hundreds of ...
