Jun 14, 2003, 5:19 PM

Astara Estil a Must-See Lagoon

TEHRAN, June 14 –- (Mehr News Agency) -- Beautiful Estil Lagoon in Astara, Gilan Province, will soon become a magnet for tourists.

 

Located 190km north of Rasht, the lake covers an area of 138 hectares, storing water for farming during the reign of Mozaffareddin Shah of Qajar dynasty.

Thousands of Iranians flock to the area every year for its still water and magnificent scenery. Several restaurants and leisure centers are to be set up in order to enhance the crowd-puller even more.

 

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