Ardabil

About Ardabil

Ardabil is a famous tourist destination in Iran with attractive historical sites and breathtaking landscapes. Ardabil is a highland and enjoys a moderate and cool climate in spring and summer. Ardabil is located in the southwestern Caspian Sea, on the hillside of Sabalan Mountain. The sources of mineral water, hot springs, and the springs used for treatment are the economic sources of this city.

About the Climate of Ardabil

Ardabil is one of the coldest regions in Iran, with a humid continental climate and relatively dry summers and freezing wet winters. Many tourists choose this region for its cool climate during the hot summer months. Ardabil’s winters are long and bitterly cold.

Ardabil World Heritage Sites

Sheikh Safi Al-Din Ardabili's khanqah

Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble is the tomb of Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili located in Ardabil, Iran. Built between the beginning of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century, this place of spiritual retreat in the Sufi tradition uses Iranian traditional architectural forms to maximize the use of available space to accommodate a variety of functions (including a library, a mosque, a school, mausolea, a cistern, a hospital, kitchens, a bakery, and some offices). In 2010 the khanqah was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

Sabalan

Sabalan is a mountain located in the extreme northwest of Iran which is the country’s third-highest peak after Damavand and Alam-Kuh. On the slopes of the mountain, the mineral water from springs attracts large numbers of tourists each year, many of whom have faith in the healing properties attributed to the springs. Sabalan is known for its beautiful vistas, including the Shirvan Gorge, where few climbers ever venture.