Introduction of
Ardabil
province
-
City
of Meshkin Shahr
Introduction of
Ardabil
province
-
City
of Meshkin Shahr
Meshkinshahr
(Persian: مشگين شهر;
also known as Meshkin Shahr or Meshkin-Shahr) is a city
in northwestern Iran, at the center of Meshginshahr
County, and 839 kilometers far from Tehran. Being near
the high Sabalan Mountains it enjoys a moderate
mountainous climate. Formerly, it was known as "Khiav".
The Sabalan summit can be seen in the south of the city
with an eye catching scenery. The antiquity of the city
dates back to the early centuries of Islam but in the
Safavid age it was thriving even more.
Attractive
Nature of
Meshkin Shahr
The city is well-known for its Azerbaijani rugs and its
mineral springs. Also Iran's first geothermal power
station, Meshkinshahr Geothermal Power Plant is situated
in outskirts of this city.
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