Cities of Ardebil province: Ardebil - Germi Mughan - Bilesuvar Mughan - Parsabad Mughan - Namin - Kivi - Nir -Meshkinshahr - khalkhal - Sarein Ardebil
Ardabil is located about 70 km from the Caspian Sea, 210 km from the city of Tabriz. It has an average altitude of 1263 m and total area of 18.011 km². Neighboring on the Caspian Sea and the Republic of Azerbaijan, this city is of great political and economical significance. The province of Ardabil has been blessed with splendid natural beauty and numerous sights. It is located on an open plain 1,500 m above sea level, just east of Mount Savalan (4,811 m), where cold spells occur until late spring. Many hot springs and beautiful natural landscapes are in Ardabil and around which attract tourists. The mineral springs of Ardabil are Bile-Darreh, Sarein, Sardabeh and Bushlu, being famous for their medicinal qualities throughout Iran. Many beauty lakes: the largest of which are Ne'or, Shurabil, ShurGol, NouShahr and Alucheh that are the habitats of some species of water birds. The beautiful Lake Ne'or is located in a mountainous area 48 km south-east of the city of Ardabil. It covers an area of 2.1 km² and has an average depth of 3 meters. It is fed by springs in the lake bed. Lake Shurabil: located in a hilly area south of the city of Ardabil and covers an area of 640,000 m². The surface of the lake is covered with a thin white layer of minerals, being useful for healing skin diseases and rheumatism. Near the lake there is the leisure complex of Shorabil. Baliqli Chay River: Meaning "a river with many fish" in Azerbaijani language, this river originates from the Savalan Mountains and passes through Ardabil city. As a result, many villages and townships have settled around this river. It also irrigates much of the agricultural lands in this province. Meshkin shahr " Meshkin shahr , A world in one boundary " Special gift of Ulduz Tourism Network Join us to enjoy your holidays Some 90 kms northwest of Ardabil, Meshkin shahr is a busy market town set magnificently at the foot of Mt savalan's north face . It embraces many magical historical sites and natural attractions. We invite archaeologists to explore its history and culture;" specially the ancient site called Shar yery located on the west of Meshkin shahr " Pirazmian" village 60 kms from Ardabil . Its dates back to 8th century BC until late Islamic period, and its outstanding documents are including Megalig cemetery, Castle and a zone Called Maktab (school), where there are engraved stones imaged as warlike men. Other sites are including Sasanid stone inscription, tomb of Sheikh Haidar , Castles of Ghahghahe , Deave Ghalehsi , Kohneh Ghaleh and Arshag . Meshkin shahr city is a collection of unparalleled mountains, rivers, spring waters, valleys, orchads and vineyards. Experience all of them in one boundary , Climbers generally access the Mt savalan from Meshkin shahr using 4 WD as far as Shabil ( hot spring waters ) , hiking to a shelter at around 35 km then summitting the next day . Qara Su River with 108 kms length drinks in waters of Mt savalan with its amazing nature. Name of spa Temperature/c Distance from the city Curative features Eilando 35 c 13km Nervous, Calmative Torsh sou 10 c 42 km Nervous, Calmative Dobdo 45 c 15 km Nervous, Calmative Shabil 49 c 42 km Joint pains Ghotour souei 40 c 47 km Skin diseases calmative Gahinarjeh 86 c 15 km Joint pains Malek Souei 40 c 20 km Nervous calmative Mo Eil 42 c 16 km Nervous calmative 80' c temperature of Ghinarjeh spa is amazing when it can boil an egg in 2 minutes. And shabil with a modern pool with its natural sightseeing of Savalan where very cold water and very hot water (49 c ) run side by side , Isn't it amazing? Shirvan Darasi valley is ready to be discovered by adventurous men, it reminds you of a city of black stones in shape of human beings, animals and buildings which astonish you , and you will never forget its memory . Other valleys and hunting Zones including: Hajilo (22 km from north of Meshkin shahr ) Hasan Darasi (80 km from northeastern of Meshkin shahr ) Sarvan darasi (25 km from south eastern of meshkin shahr ) Arbab Kandy (42 km from northeastern of Meshkin shahr ) Hushang Meydany (north west of Mt Savalan ) Gara Gol , At gol and Tavos Goli ponds . Its plains enjoy Shahseven tribe Nomadic life with lush green grass, herbal plants and flowers and green fields that enrich this region. It's beautiful Orchids and vineyards delight you forever with endless blossoms in spring specially apple orchids. Camping in its natural park (Parke Jangly) by khiyav rive 3 km length, lets you breathes the fresh air and improve your Health. Meshkin shahr is the nearest city of Savalan (Sabalan) mountain: Sabalan (in Turkic ساوالان Sabalân;" also called Sāvālān) is an inactive stratovolcano in Meshkinshahr Ardabil province of northwestern Iran about 20 miles west of Ardabil. Savalan is the third highest mountain in Iran and a permanent crater lake has formed at the summit. Savalan has a ski resort (Alvares) and different tourist areas such as the Sarein spa. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas, including the Shirvan gorge, where few climbers ever venture. Parsaabad Mughan Ardabil is an Old city of Iran. It was a capital of Iran when shah Ismail Safavi was governing. This Photo is from Shurabil bay. Shurabil bay is nearby Ardabil and it is so beautiful. Ardabil stands about 60km from the Caspian Sea. It is located on an open plain 1,400 m above sea level, just east of Mount Savalan (4,811 m), where cold spells occur until late spring. Access is made by difficult roads. It is surrounded by vast areas of grazing grounds, without trees. It suffered a major earthquake in 1997, causing hundreds of fatalities. Being a city of great antiquity, the origins of Ardabil go back to 1500 years ago. This city was the capital of Azerbaijan province in different times, but its golden age was in the Safavid period. Neighboring on the Caspian Sea and the Republic of Azerbaijan, this city is of great political and economical significance. Enjoying fertile soil and adequate precipitation, Ardebil is an important agricultural centre in Iran. The mineral springs of Ardebil are Beele-Darreh, Sar'eyn, Sardabeh and Bushlu, being famous for their medicinal qualities throughout Iran. The complex of Sheikh Safi-ad-Din-e-Ardabili is an impressive ancient monument, comprising the following components: the mausoleums of Sheikh Safi and Shah Isma'il, Chini khaneh (meaning the house of chinaware), a mosque, Jannat Sara (meaning the house of paradise), Khanaqah (the house of Dervishes), Cheragh Khaneh (the house of lamps), Shahid khaneh (the house of martyrs) and Chelleh Khaneh (the place where devotees shut themselves up during the forty days of Lent). The mausoleum of Sheikh Safi, the famous dome of which is called "Allah-Allah" has an octagonal interior. The other significant historical monuments are as follows: the mausoleum of Sheikh Jebra'il, located 2 kms north of Ardebil, the old but always lively bazaar, the Friday mosque, and a few ancient bridges. In addition to these, in many villages of Ardebil, relics of ancient monuments, including tombs have been found. Covering an area of 18011 sq kms the province of Ardebil has been blessed with splendid natural beauty and numerous sights. This province is bounded on the north by the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the east by Gilan, on the south by Zanjan and on the west by the eastern Azerbaijan. Generally, the weather of the highlands of Sabalan is cold, Ardebil city is mild and the Moghan Plain (Dasht-e-Moghan) is warm. But the distinctive feature of the weather in almost all parts of the province is freshness in summer, attracting a large number of people. The Talesh Mountains, stretching southward, separate Ardebil from the Caspian region. This chain runs northward to meet Mount Salavat Dagh and Mount Khoroosloo which are in the south of the plateau of Mughan. Mount Savalan and the volcanic peak of Sultan-e-Savalan (4811 meters) are among other mountains of the province. At the top of this volcano, having been inactive in historical times, there is a beautiful pool encircled by snow all year round. The lush pasture and mineral springs on the slopes of Mt. Savalan create spectacular natural sights. The plateau of Mughan, in the north-west of the province, runs to the Caspian Sea. This fertile plateau is among the most important agricultural regions in Iran. Khalkhal *The complex of Sheikh Safi-ad-Din-e-Ardabili : is an impressive ancient monument, comprising the following components: the mausoleums of Sheikh Safi and Shah Isma'il, Chini khaneh (meaning the house of chinaware), a mosque, Jannat Sara (meaning the house of paradise), Khanaqah (the house of Dervishes), Cheragh Khaneh (the house of lamps), Shahid khaneh (the house of martyrs) and Chelleh Khaneh (the place where devotees shut themselves up during the forty days of Lent). The mausoleum of Sheikh Safi, the famous dome of which is called "Allah-Allah" has an octagonal interior. *Masjid Jameh : Ruins of once magnificent and unique Mosque. *Mirza Ali Akbar mosque and school : This complex dates back to Qajar period *Ardebil bazaar: This beautiful Persian bazaar was built during Safavid period and in addition to main bazaar hall with open vaults has a hammam and a small yet mystifying mosque. *Ardebil bridges: Ardebil host numerous historical bridges namely Pol-e Gilandeh, Pol-e Nayer, Pol-e Haft Cheshmeh, Pol-e Panj Cheshmeh and Pol-e Seh Cheshmeh most were built during Safavid era. *Imamzadeh Saleh mausoleum: The mausoleum of Imamzadeh Saleh who is a descendent of a Shia Imam was built 250 years ago. [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.