Khandan Fort – Gorgan

The Gomishan Wet Land due to its sparse varieties of hydro-plants is an important and valuable genetic resource for protecting birds, water species and aqueous plants. This wet lands is situated 60 km. to the north west of Gorgan. After passing through Gorgan, Bandar Turkaman, Gomishan and Khajeh...

The ancient bazaar of Gorgan or Nalbandan Bazaar is located in the old texture of Gorgan, in the distance between Mirkarim square to Mirkarim three-way and Qeysarieh square. It is worth knowing that most of the historical and spectacular places of Gorgan is in the area of this bazaar. In the old...

This hillock is accounted as the most valuable in respect to archaeological fields, in Golestan province. The same is located 25 km. north east of Gorgan, covering a vast area and overlooking a large blue pool. The same dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. In the archaeological and scientific finds...

The tomb of Imamzadeh Eshaq-ebne Musabne Jafar is in Sarcheshmeh of Gorgan. He was Imam Reza's brother. One of the rituals relevant to this Imamzadeh is that on new year thousands of people collect in this vicinity and at the end of this ceremony, everyone receives cards, sweets and coins.

The Gulf of Gorgan is the largest Gulf in the Caspian Sea. It has been created due to the expansion of Mian Kaleh peninsula in southeast of the Caspian Sea. The Gulf of Gorgan covers an area of about 400 km. and its length is about 70 km. in an east-west direction. Its maximum depth is 4 meters and...

This mosque is near Gorgan Square. The original building of this mosque is related to the Safavid period. It was repaired at the Qajar era. Currently a new mosque has taken the place of the ancient one but the southern porch is still of the old construction.

Gorgan Specific Palace or Gorgan Palace Museum or Gorgan Royal Palace is related to the first Pahlavid era and is located in City Park (previously a library). Gorgan Palace has been one of the 12 palaces of Pahlavid family and their living place in the area. After being repaired, the place was...

This area is situated in the southern heights of Gorgan and the southeast of Kord Kooy. In 1973, it was claimed as a protected place with 30,650 hectares in area. This region was a recreational area for people of Gorgan and its nearby villages. Some important regions like Torkat, Chalestan,...

The Espi Qale (Espi in Kurdish means White) Bridge is placed at the distance of 18 km. to the north of Gorgan and at the beginning of Gorgan River and Espi Qale city. This bridge is 74 meters in length and in both sides has refuges with 1.5 meters height and consists of four arches. The Espi Qale...

The "Alestan" River also known as "Roodbar Alestan" originates from the northern region of "Qoroq Land" Mountain at 47 km. from southeast of Gorgan. Flowing through the western valley of "Nileh Tah" and "Gandi" Mountains it goes towards north. After flowing for 7 km. it combines with a branch...

Rango waterfall is 15 kilometers from the south west of Gorgan. The environment surrounding Rango River has cool and gentle weather and is covered with lofty trees. Although Rango Waterfall is not very high, a spectacular and picturesque view has appeared due to its semicircular bed that has one...

Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar Palace is related to Qajar era and is located in front of Iranshahr High School on Kakh Street in Gorgan. This monument was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments on 10th of Bahman 1383 with registration number 11288. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar Palace has...