About

Ardabil is located in northeast of Iran; the Capital of Ardabil Province, and to the west of the Caspian Sea. The majority of Ardebil province’s population is composed of Azerbaijanis. Surrounded by Mount Talysh and Mount Sabaln of the Alborz Mountain range, Ardabil is one of the coldest cities in Iran which experiences freezing winters and mild summers. Ardabil is …

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Planning a Trip

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Getting Around

The airport is 1km off the Astara road and 11 km northeast of Ardabil (US$6 by taxi). From Imam Khomeini Sq. shuttle taxis run to Bahonar Sq. (for Sara’eyn minibuses) and to Besat Sq. Khahlkhoran minibuses start near Imam Hossein Sq.

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History & Culture

The history of Ardabil is a part of the history of Azarbaijan. Ardabil was a very important city from the military and political points of view during the Achaemenid period, which was a military base on the northern border of the Persian Empire. Ardabil is one of the important cities of Iran for its many historical elements, especially the Safavid …

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Top Attractions

Sheikh Safi-od-Din Mausoleum: (08:00-17:00 winter, 08:12:00 & 15:30-19:00 summer, closed Mon) Sheikh Safi-od-Din an eminent leader of an Islamic Sufi order established by the Safavids, was born in Ardabil. The Safavids valued the tomb-mosque form, and the tomb with its mausoleum and prayer hall is located at a right angle to the mosque. The buildings in the complex surround a …

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