Astara iran

A city, that is located in Gilan Province, in north of Iran. It lies on the border with Azerbaijan Republic and on the Caspian Sea is called Astara in Iran. The city is a relatively important border trade center between Iran and the Caucasus. Port of this city was built in 1996. It was mainly built as a port for fishing, trading, and travelling. It has two separated docks: one for fishing and the second for other functions. The first dock has just been completed and used for fishery but the breakwater for the second dock has not been completed yet.

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History

In the 14th century, the city became the seat of the small principality of the Esfahbad or Espahbad of Gilan. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, the Taleshi Khans of Astara were either autonomous or nominally subordinate to the governors of Gilan or Ardabil; on several occasions they played important parts in the history of the Caspian provinces.

There are only a few references to the city in historical documents, indicating that unlike today, Astara city in Iran, was not an important center of trade until the Safavid era (1501–1736). This city flourished after the Treaty of Gulistan was signed between the Russian and Persian empires in 1811. Under this treaty the city was divided into two parts and the Aras River became the border between the Russian and Persian empires.


Sightseeings

Main historical attraction is the Ilkhanid era (1256–1335) Sheikh Taj Al-din Mahmud Khivi Mausoleum in Astara, Iran. Sheikh Taj Al-din was a renowned Sufi master who was believed to work miracles. Locals consider his mausoleum a sacred place. The city’s other historical attraction is the 2,000-year-old Shindan Fortress in the Heyran region which dates back to the pre-Islamic era and once held a Zoroastrian Fire Temple. In the Safavid era, this fortress, which is located at an altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level, became a rebel stronghold.

There are a number of natural attractions around the city most famously the cloaked-in-mist Heyran Pass, Bibi Yanlou Forest Park which is part of the millions-of-years-old Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, the 105-meter Laton Waterfall and Kuteh Kumeh Thermal Spring which its water is said to alleviate joint pain. Lisar Protected Area, Estil Wetland and Abbasabad Wetland are three birdwatching destination near the city.


Weather of Astara


This city is bordered by the sea on one side and the mountains and jungles on the other. The weather is The weather is approximately humid and warm due to its proximity to the sea and the dense mountainous forests. Experiencing hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters in the city.

 

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