ASTARA

Astara port is the northernmost city of gilan bordering republic of Azerbaijan. The city was reckoned as a historical village of gilan known as ‘Astarab’ in the past. Because of using a lot of earthenware roofs in establishing residential and commercial buildings, it is also known as “the city of ceramic roof’s. Astara chay river, as the border line between Iranian astara and that of the republic of Azerbaijan, flows in the north of the port city creating spectacular views. People speak azeri dialect and they are highly cultured and hospitable. Astara township consists of two districsts of central and lavandvil.

This city thrived in the past. After the collapse of the soviet union and the independence of Russian ex-states, due to cordial, tourism and commercial relations with these states especially republic of Azerbaijan, Astara’s economy and tourism have flourished.

Due to its geographical position, the height above the sea level, adjoining to heiran pass in a mountainous region, astara’s mild and humid climate is a bit cooler than other low-lying plain areas in gilan.

HISTORICAL &TOURIST ATTRACTION:

Abbas abed garden-heiran green area-kooteh koomeh & alidashi spas – esteel wetland, sadaf seashore recreational area, behesht-e-kaktoosan (cactuses paradise)- lavandvil waterfall- tea gardens – heiran laq village – bibi yanloo jungle park-javandan wetland-schools of shahid marhaba & shahid madani, lamir mahaleh caste – vaneh bin ancient cemetery.

PILGRIMAGE & RELIGIOUS STTES:

Holy shrines of imamzadeh seyyed Qasem & imamzadeh seyyed ibrahim, sheikh tajoddin mahmoud khivy & pir Qotboddin.


 

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