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Ardabil
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Close to Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea, Ardabil is a historic city renowned for its silk and carpets. Among its monuments, the Sheikh Safi Shrine is the most impressive; it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are also several bazaars to explore.
Overview of Ardabil
Close to Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea, Ardabil is a historic city renowned for its silk and carpets. Among its monuments, the Sheikh Safi Shrine is the most impressive; it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are also several bazaars to explore.
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- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Population: 529,374 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 18 km².
- Altitude: 1,351 meters.
History of Ardabil
What to See and Do in Ardabil
Sheikh Safi Shrine
Built between the 16th and late 18th centuries in the purest traditional Iranian architectural style, it is a renowned Sufi spiritual retreat.
Built between the 16th and late 18th centuries in the purest traditional Iranian architectural style, it is a renowned Sufi spiritual retreat.
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Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil
★★ Built between the 16th and late 18th centuries in the purest traditional Iranian architectural style, it is a renowned Sufi spiritual…