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Ardebil Province

  • Centre : Ardebil
  • Population : 1,270,000 (2016)
  • Area : 17.953 km²
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Located in north-west of Iran, benefiting from a good climate, known as the ‘countryside of Iran’. The province offers a combination of natural and historical tourist attractions, including Mount Sabalan and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sheikh Safi Ensembles. The region receives a high volume of visitors during the summer months who come for enjoying the temperate fresh air.

History

Historians believe Ardebil’s name is derived from ‘Ard’, meaning holy, and ‘Vil’, meaning city in ancient Aryan languages. So, it means ‘The Holy City’.

The city has been always considered as important due to its natural conditions and strategic location. There have been several archaeological sites discovered around the province dating back to pre-Islamic era. There are also many Islamic era monuments to visit in the province.

Yari Archaeological sie, near Meshginsha, is evidence of multi-thousand inhibition in this province.

The apex of Ardebil elegance dates back to the Safavid era, once Sheikh Safi-uddin Ardebili’s family were in power.

Geography

Ardebil Province is surrounded by Sabalan, Talesh and Bozghoosh mountains. It is neighbouring Zanjan province to the south, East Azarbaijan to the west and Gilan province to the east. It also has a border with Republic of Azarbaijan on its north.

Ardebil is famous for its natural hot springs.

Climate

Being surrounded by high and snowy mountains has given this province a cold climate. The best time for visiting the Province is spring and summer. However, Ardebil is also a destination for winter activities, including ski as well.

  • Cities, towns and villages to visit :
Ardebil
Meshgin Shahr
Nir
Sarein
  • Things to See :
Alvares Ski Resort
Alvares Ski Resort
Anahita Mound (Sarein)
Boyni Yoghun Castle, Nir, Ardebil
Boyni Yoghun Castle
Suspended Bridge, MeshginShahr, Ardebil
MeshginShahr Suspended Bridge
The Red Bridge, Nir, Ardebil
Nir Red Bridge
Qahqaheh Castle, Meshgin Shahr, Ardebil Province
Qahqaheh Castle
Sarein Hot Springs
Sarein Hot Springs
Sheikh Safi Ensemble
Shourabil Lake, Ardebil
Shourabil Lake
Yeri, Meshgin Shahr, Ardebil Province
Yeri Shahar
  • Hotels :
Alborz
Ardebil
Bushehr
Charmahal
E. Azarbaijan
Fars
Gilan
Golestan
Hamadan
Hormozgan
Ilam
Isfahan
Kerman
Kermanshah
Khorasan R.
Khuzestan
Kohgiluyeh
Kordestan
Lorestan
Markazi
Mazandaran
N. Khorasan
Qazvin
Qom
Semnan
Sistan & Baluchistan
S. Khorasan
Tehran
W. Azarbaijan
Yazd
Zanjan

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