Ardabil is also known as the Nomad land and heaven for experiencing the Azeri’s way of life by spending few days in one of the numerous tribal accommodations for visitors.
Traveling to Ardabil is one of those journeys that gives you a lasting memories.
Ardabil is a city of great antiquity.
Its origins go back 4000 to 6000 years (according to historical research).
Many tourists come to the region for its cool climate (max 35 °C) during the hot summer months.
The winters are bitterly cold, with temperatures plummeting to −25 °C.
The province is considered the coldest province in Iran by many.
Large parts of the province are green and forested.
With 70 kilometers driving in each direction you are able to reach the Sea, Jungle, Mountain, and Flat land which makes it ideal tourism destination in all four seasons.
Ardabil is the capital of Ardabil province and also considered as one of the major historical metropolitan in Iran.
Ardabil is known for its trade in silk and carpets.
Ardabil rugs are renowned and the ancient Ardabil Carpets are considered among the best of classical Persian carpets.
Ardabil is also home to a World Heritage Site, the Ardabil Shrine, the sanctuary and tomb of Shaikh Safi ad-Din, eponymous founder of the Safavid dynasty.
Ardabil Major Cities
The province of Ardabil includes 10 districts, Pars Abad, Germi, Bilesavar, MeshkinShahr, Namin, Nir, Khalkhal, Kosar, Sarein, and Ardabil which is the capital of the province.
The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta “Artavila” which means a holy town or a holy place.
Ardabil Climate
Cold winter and mild summer.
Many tourists come to the region for its cool climate during the hot summer months.
The winters are long and bitterly cold, with record low temperature of −25 °C.
The annual rainfall is around 380 mm (15 in).
Best time to travel to Ardabil
There is no special time for travel to Ardabil.
It is all depend on you the traveler.
If you are fond of cold weather, snow, and winter activities such snow skiing then November through March makes it an ideal time to travel to Ardabil.
Bathing in natural hot spring mineral water with snow covered surroundings will creat a lasting memory.
But if you wish to enjoy a mild temperature, and plain covered with wild flowers, then April through September is the time to travel to Ardabil.
You can reach Ardabil from Tehran by airplane, buses, or car.
Ardabil is 578 kilometers from Tehran via ground transportation and similarly 219 kilometers from Tabriz.
Historical Places
Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine.
One of the main sights in the city of Ardabil is the shrine of Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili, who died in 1334. The Sheikh was a Sufi leader, who trained his followers in Islamic mystic practices.
After his death, his followers remained loyal to his family, who became increasingly powerful.
In 1501, one of his descendants, Shah Isma’il, seized political power.
He united Iran for the first time in several centuries and established the Shi’i form of Islam as the state religion.
Isma’il was the founder of the Safavid dynasty, named after Sheikh Safi al-Din.
The Safavids, who ruled without a break until 1722, and then intermittently until 1757, promoted the shrine of the Sheikh as a place of pilgrimage.
Meshkeen Shahr Suspension Bridge
It is one of the longest suspension bridge in the Middle East.
It is 2 meter wide and 365 meter long constructed in the Park Jungle of Meshkeen Shahr.
Ghezel Ozan River
Is a river flowing in northwestern and northern Iran.
It flows through Kurdistan Province, Zanjan Province, East Azerbaijan Province, Ardabil Province, and Gilan Province.
We recommend that visiting this magnificent river become a part of your tour of Ardabil.
Chinawear museum
Chini khaneh (meaning the house of chinaware).
Dating back 4 century you will be mesmerized by the workmanship of this historical place.
Dashteh Mugan
Mugan plain (Moghan) is located in northwestern Iran in Ardebil province on the bank of the Aras River.
Ardebil Province is bordered by Azerbaijan and Caspian Sea.
This plain is known as one of the agricultural and livestock fields in Iran due to its soil fertility and favorable weather conditions.
Mesheh Jungle
It is situated 25 kilometers in outskirts of Ardabil.
It is a must visit place for both summer and winter vacationers.
It offers various options from mineral hot spring water for health tourism to beautiful ski slopes for winter skiing.
These collections of nature wonders attracts thousands of visitors every year to Mesheh Jungle.
Sarein mineral spring waters
It is believed that Sarein has the cure for many diseases such as joint pain treatments, rheumatism, and muscle pain relief.
Sarein attracts more than five million tourists annually who travel to this region from different parts of Iran and the world because of climate and hot springs.
There are nine hot springs which are very different in terms of composition and properties.
Shourabil lake
Shourabil Lake, is a lake located in a hilly area south of the city of Ardabil.
Ardabil University is located near the lake.
The area of the lake is 640,000 m², and is covered with a thin white layer of minerals which are useful in healing skin diseases and rheumatism.
It is believed that shourabil lake is older than lake Urmia.
Other must see place in Ardabil is Alvares Ski resorts.
Language
Most people are speaking in Turkish Azeri, and Farsi.
Food
The local foods are, Ashe Doogh, Peechagh Ghaemeh, Cheegheer Tmaie Morgh, Basteerma Polo, Dami Yarma, Halva Seya, and Torshi Ghoormehv Kabab.
Souvenirs
Some souvenirs that most popular are Ardabil Rock Candy, Sunflower Seeds, Halva Seya, Sar Sheer, Organic Honey, local Spices, and Butter from food category.
Ardabil also has some great Handcrafted Souvenirs that is commonly picked by visitors.
Accommodations
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