Visit Ardabil Province
Ardabīl
1.3 million
1.3 million
The Province of Ardabil is located in the north-west of Iran, bordering Azerbaijan. It has a long history as one of the cradles of Persian civilization, with many important historical sites and monuments from different ancient dynasties.
The city of Ardabil is home to numerous thermal springs and the Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble, which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. The complex contains numerous buildings including shrines and mausoleums built between the 15th and 17th centuries.
Also worth visiting is Sabalan Mountain, located in the central part of Ardebil province at an altitude of 4811 meters above sea level. Visitors can enjoy skiing on its slopes or take a dip in its natural sulfur springs that are said to have healing powers.
An interesting historical fact about Ardabil province is that it was once part of Greater Armenia (from 420 B.C to 387 A.D) until it was conquered by Sassanid Empire during Shapur II's reign in 380 AD..
The city of Ardabil is home to numerous thermal springs and the Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble, which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. The complex contains numerous buildings including shrines and mausoleums built between the 15th and 17th centuries.
Also worth visiting is Sabalan Mountain, located in the central part of Ardebil province at an altitude of 4811 meters above sea level. Visitors can enjoy skiing on its slopes or take a dip in its natural sulfur springs that are said to have healing powers.
An interesting historical fact about Ardabil province is that it was once part of Greater Armenia (from 420 B.C to 387 A.D) until it was conquered by Sassanid Empire during Shapur II's reign in 380 AD..
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