Ardabil

Overview

Ardabil or Ardebil , city in north-west Iran, in Ardabil Province. The city is on a plateau about 1,525 m (5,000 ft) above sea level. Because of a healthful climate and the warm mineral springs in the vicinity, Ardabìl was a favourite home of the rulers of Persia. Historical landmarks in the city include the tomb of Ismail I, founder of the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736) of Persian shahs, and the home (now a Muslim shrine) of the Persian saint Safi-al-Din. In the Middle Ages the city was important because it was near the Lenkoran-Tabrìz caravan route. Population (1986) 281,973.

Ardabil is an Old city of  Iran. It was a capital of  Iran when shah esmaeel safavi  was governing.

This Photo is from Shorabil bay. Shorabil bay is near by Ardabil and it is so beautiful.

Ardabil stands about 60km from the Caspian Sea. It is located on an open plain 1,400 m above sea level, just east of Mount Sabalan (4,811 m), where cold spells occur until late spring. Access is made by difficult roads. It is surrounded by vast areas of grazing grounds, without trees. It suffered a major earthquake in 1997, causing hundreds of fatalities.

Being a city of great antiquity, the origins of Ardabil go back to 1500 years ago. This city was the capital of Azerbaijan province in different times, but its golden age was in the Safavid period. Neighbouring on the Caspian Sea and the Republic of Azerbaijan, this city is of great political and economical significance. Enjoying...more

History