Ardabil, Provincial capital in northwestern Iran
The city stretches across an open plain at 1,351 meters elevation, surrounded by the Sabalan mountains and situated 61 kilometers from the Caspian Sea.
Ardabil gained importance during the 13th century when Sufi mystic Sheikh Safi al-Din established the center of the Safaviyyeh order in this location.
The Sheikh Safi al-Din shrine complex contains architectural elements from multiple periods and represents the spiritual heritage of Iranian Sufism through centuries.
The city maintains a cold semi-arid climate with temperatures reaching minus 25 degrees Celsius in winter, making warm clothing essential for visitors year-round.
Mount Sabalan near Ardabil rises to 4,811 meters, creating specific weather patterns that extend cold periods in the region until late spring.
Location: Central District
Elevation above the sea: 1,351 m
GPS coordinates: 38.25000,48.30000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble
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Hirkan National Park
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Buzeyir Cave
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Laton Waterfall
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Meshginshahr suspension bridge
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Ardabil Anthropology Museum
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Shahar Yeri
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امامزاده سید ابراهیم لاهرود
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تفرجگاه بولاغلار
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غار تاریخی لاهرود
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Meshginshahr Pahlavi inscription
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Ardabil Coppersmith Bazaar
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Astara Port
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