Gilan Province
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Rice harvest in Astara's paddy fields
ASTARA, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Farmers in Astara border city in the northern province of Gilan have started harvesting rice from the paddy fields.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Unseasonal rain damages rice fields in Astara
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Several days of rain damaged large parts of the rice fields in Astara county in northern Province of Gilan.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
River flooding in Lavandevil
ASTARA, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Rivers in Lavandevil district of Astara border city, located in Gilan province have flooded due to nonstop heavy rainfall in the past few days.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Turbulent Caspian Sea
RASHT, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The continued rain and strong winds have turned the Caspian sea turbulent in the past few days, creating high waves that have caused some damage to Astara port on the northernmost part of Gilan province.
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By: Pouya Bazargard
Summer rainfall in Rasht
RASHT, Aug. 11 (MNA) – After several months of extreme heat in all the cities across the country, Friday's rain in Rasht, Gilan province, cooled the weather and cheered the citizens up.
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By: Aref Fathi
Stunning Masal, a must-see destination
MASAL, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The city of Masal in Iran’s northern province of Gilan includes two parts of Masal and Shanderman which both feature the natural tourist attractions. The region is not dominated by villa constructors and dealers yet and has still preserved its beauty and peace. The beautiful city is a well-worth destination with over 70,000 hectares of forests and pastures.
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By: Ali Ezzati
Local games festival in Javaherdasht
TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The 17th edition of local games festival was held in Javaherdahst located in east of the northern Gilan province. The event included contests such as volleyball, horse racing, tug of war among others.
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VIDEO: Lotus flowers of Anzali Lagoon
ANZALI, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Lotus flowers (with the scientific name of Nelumbo Nucifera) is one of the eye-catching plants that annually attracts many tourists to Anzali Lagoon, Northern Gilan province.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Birds nesting and laying eggs in Estil Lagoon
ASTARA, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Different species of herons, egrets and cormorants and shags nest and lay eggs over the trees of Estil Lagoon. The hatching of their eggs and parents’ efforts to feed chickens create spectacular scenes in the Estil Lagoon, Northern Gilan province.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Astara's Estil Lagoon on verge of dryness
ASTARA, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Covering an area of some 128 hectares, Estil Lagoon is situated on the Southern side of Astara, Gilan province. The water level of the lagoon has significantly decreased during recent years due to inappropriate irrigation of rice fields.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
Masouleh, must-see place for anyone visiting Iran
MASOULEH, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The village of Masouleh in Gilan Province is a must-see spot for tourists in any season. Founded in the 10th century AD, it is notable for its traditional wooden buildings, clustered on the northern slopes of the valley, in such a way that front yards and roofs both serve as pedestrian areas. Masouleh is registered as National Cultural and Natural Heritage in Iran.
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By: Yasser Nazifi Gilavan
Folklore rituals of Nowruz Eve in Iran's Gilan province
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – In Iranian northern Province of Gilan, the locals have a set of traditions and rituals to mark the beginning of spring which is the start of new year according to Iranian calendar.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadian
Heyran pass in N Iran framed at night
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) –Heyran pass, a mountain road which links two Iranian northern provinces of Gilan and Ardabil, is full of hairpin turns and the 45cm snowfall mixed with vehicles’ lights adds to the beauty of the famous tourist site.
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Belgian House placed on national register list
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A local official of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) in Gilan Province said that the Belgian House of Astara is named on the national register list.
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By: Raheleh Hesari
Caspian fishing season starts
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Fishing season in the northern Iranian provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran and Golestan has begun, as some 10,000 fishermen started catching bony fish in the Caspian Sea.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Kiwi fruit harvest in northern Iran
ASTARA, Nov. 08 (MNA) –The kiwi fruit is harvested on a 520-hectare garden in Astara County, Gilan Province. The crops will be packaged for exports to neighboring countries.
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By: Hosein Shams Nosrati
Fishing season in Gilan
GILAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Fishermen begin fishing in the Caspian Sea around the coastal waters of Gilan province on October 20 which will continue till March, 2018.
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Astara Customs Administration to offer services 24/7
TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – In the wake of Iranian economy minister’s visit to Baku, Astara Customs Office will soon begin full-time working.
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By: Hossein Shams Nosrati
Silk exhibition in Rasht
RASHT, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Producers active in silk industry from Gilan, Golestan, Razavi Khorasan, East Azerbaijan and Isfahan are displaying their silk products in an exhibition currently underway in Rasht.
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By: Hossein Shams Nosrati
1st seafood festival in Anzali
ANZALI, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The festival of seafood supplies and cooking was held for the first time in Gilan province to introduce healthy foods, especially fish.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejad
Estil Lagoon in Astara
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Seven kilometers off the center of the city, Estil lagoon is located by the Astara–Talesh road. The 138 acre water is one of the top tourist attractions of Iran’s northern province of Gilan.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejad
Cycle tourists visit Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Latest statistics show that German and French cycle tourists make up a big share of foreigners visiting the northern province of Gilan in Iran.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Astara, home of rare species of birds
ASTARA, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Astara in Gilan province, is home to different rare birds, including mute and black swans, Africans and Canadians goose, Flamingo, African Crane, various types of ducks, parrots, mildew, nightingale, quail, lovebirds, peacock and a variety of pheasants.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Iranian red deer
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The red deer or Maral inhabits most of Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Asia Minor, Iran, parts of western Asia, and central Asia. Lavandevil wildlife shelter in Gilan province is home to a dozen red deer native to Iran.
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By: Idin Bakhtiari
Zomorrod Waterfall
TALESH, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Zomrrod Waterfall and its surrounding forest in Talesh is one of the most beautiful and intact attractions of Gilan province, with eyecatching greenness.
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By: Mehdi Hossinnejadi
Heyran tourist resort
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Thirty kilometers from Astara, Heyran village inspires the awe of any visitor with its beautiful mountains seated between the Caspian Sea, the Aras River and the mountains of Ardabil Province.
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By: Mehdi Hossein Nejadi
Estil Lagoon of Astara
TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Known as “Lagoon of Floating Trees”, the pond is an attraction of Gilan province located near Astara. Estil is considered a wildlife refuge home to rare species.
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By: Behnam Tofighi
Soostan Lagoon in Lahijan
LAHIJAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Soostan Lagoon is located at southeast of Lahijan city, north of Iran. Due to suitable climate, sweet water, vegetation and availability of food, it is home to various species of birds and fish. Convenient access, lush landscape, and beautiful, pristine scenery, have also turned the lagoon into a perfect tourist spot.
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By: Behnam Tofighi
Northern coast hosts Nowruz holiday tourists
RASHT, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Geisum in Gilan province is not a run-of-the-mill coastal pile of sands; it attracts tourists from around the country all year long with its peculiar beauty and landscape linking thick forests which leads to the sea.
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By: Hamid Vakili
Roudkhan castle
RASHT, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Roudkhan ancient castle is one of unique historical sites which is located in the middle of intact forests of northern Iran. Many Iranian and foreign tourists walk long, green routes to visit the construction and enjoy its scenes.