Rasht, Provincial capital in Gilan, Iran
Located between Zarjub and Gowhar-rud rivers at 4 meters elevation, Rasht spans across open areas without traditional city walls found in other Iranian cities.
The city gained prominence in the 14th century when regional focus shifted from mountains to plains, becoming Gilan's capital under Shah Abbas rule.
The population of Rasht includes Persian, Azari, and Gilaki communities, contributing to the diverse languages, customs, and regional culinary traditions.
Transportation includes extensive taxi services, railway connections to Tehran, and international flights through Sardar Jangal Airport for regional and global travel.
Rasht received recognition from UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy for its regional cooking methods and incorporation of local agricultural products.
Location: Central District
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Website: https://rasht.ir
GPS coordinates: 37.27611,49.58861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
Haj Samad Khan Mosque
1 km
Sirous Ghayeghran Arena
24.2 km
Sardar Jangal Stadium
9 km
Shahid Dr. Azodi Stadium
1.3 km
Ghazian Bridge
23.7 km
Gilan Rural Heritage Museum
17.2 km
Mirza Kuchik Khan House
1.1 km
Haji Hammam (Rasht)
870 m
Rahmat Samiei House
951 m
Saint Mesrop Church (Rasht)
773 m
Lat Caravanserai
27.7 km
Mirza Kuchik Khan Mausoleum
2.4 km
Avanesian House
746 m
Pārk-e Sāḩelī-e Pāsdārān
26 km
City Park (Rasht)
960 m
Kolah Farangi Mansion (Rasht)
1.1 km
Post Office Building (Rasht)
555 m
Iran Hotel (Rasht)
578 m
Municipality Square (Rasht)
502 m
Rasht Municipality Building
539 m
Rasht National Library
532 m
Golzar Hammam
1.4 km
Golestan Hammam (Fuman)
25.2 km
Purhamati House
984 m
Abrishami House (Rasht)
626 m
Music Building, Bandar-e Anzali
24.5 km
New Ghazian Bridge
23.6 km
Rasht Bazaar
275 mReviews
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