Taghavi House – Gorgan

The ruins of this fort has been remained in the south west of Gorgan, right on the top of an elevated hill, which is at present surrounded by forest trees.

The said defensive wall is reputedly known by the names of "Qezel Allan", "Eskandar" (which is also known as "Firoozeh" Dam) and is located to the north of Gorgan and Gonbad.The same stretches from a west to east direction. Alongside this wall are defensive towers and castles, at certain intervals,...

Jameh Mosque of Gorgan is located in the old urban structure of the old Nalbandan Bazaar. The main building of the mosque, especially its old minaret are related to Seljuk era. This mosque has a central yard in a four porches and four bedchamber form and its special decorations are results of...

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 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 semi forested Zereshk Mountains is situated 24 km. to the south of Gorgan and 7 km. to the east of Haj Abad Village. Its height is 2,770 meters and the Sooteh Rood and Khase Rood originate from here.

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...

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...

Qoroq forest park is located in the 24 kilometer distance of east of Gorgan and in the main route from Gorgan to Mashhad and it include a wild-park, welfare facilities and a playground. Qoroq forest park is one of the important environmental areas of animals in Iran and it is known as the Red Deer...

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 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...