Caspian Iran
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Rasht
Rainy Rasht anchors Iran’s Caspian coast - its bazaar, tea houses and seafood stalls feed travelers before they head into the Gilan forests, rice paddies and mountain villages like Masuleh.
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Bandar-e Anzali
On the Caspian shore, Bandar-e Anzali draws birdwatchers to its lagoon, anglers to its fish markets and strollers to a long wooden promenade.
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Lahijan
Tea terraces climb the hills above Lahijan, where travelers sip strong Gilani tea in riverside tea houses, stroll a seaside promenade on the Caspian, and inspect the old tea-processing houses.
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Sari
A provincial capital on the Caspian plain where paddy fields meet Hyrcanian forestlands.
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Gorgan
Steppe and Caspian plains meet forested hills around Gorgan, the door to Golestan National Park.
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Gonbad-e Kavus
Gonbad-e Kavus is defined by its brick tower - the Gonbad-e Qabus - and Turkmen bazaars.
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Badab-e Surt
On the Alborz foothills, Badab‑e Surt features stepped travertine terraces formed by mineral springs; visitors walk boardwalks, photograph orange‑ and rust‑colored pools and watch seasonal light on the formations.
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Gonbad-e Qabus (tower)
An 11th‑century brick tower near Gonbad-e Qabus town, the cylindrical mausoleum in Golestan province draws visitors for its medieval engineering, tiled brickwork and its UNESCO designation as an outstanding example of Islamic funerary architecture.
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Caspian Iran at a Glance
Local Time
3:12 AM
GMT+3:30
Population
7,683,097
Best Things to Do in Caspian Iran
Mountain
Mount Damavand
Iran's highest peak and potentially active stratovolcano
Tower
Gonbad-e Qabus (tower)
11th-century brick tower, UNESCO-listed mausoleum and landmark
Island
Ashuradeh
Island in Caspian Sea off Mazandaran coast
Castle
Rudkhan Castle
Medieval brick and stone fortress in Gilan forests
Mountain
Azad Kooh
Conical Alborz mountain popular with hikers and climbers
Area
Badab-e Surt
Stepped travertine terraces with colorful mineral-rich pools
Archaeological Site
Marlik
Ancient burial and archaeological site near Gilan coast
Mountain
Narli Dagh
Mountain peak in Golestan Province
Area
Barakileh
Village in Gilan province, northern Iran
Mosque
Jameh Mosque of Amol
Historic Friday mosque in Amol, Mazandaran province
National Park
Lar National Park
Protected alpine park in Tehran province, wildlife refuge
Palace
Ramsar Palace
Historic royal palace on Caspian Sea shoreline