Zereshk Mountain – Gorgan

The Maran Castle is a relic from the Parthian era. It is said that Maran is the same second capital of the Parthians which was constructed by Tirdad. It is the vicinity where Yazidebne Mahlab slayed thousands of people. Mohammad Hassan Khan-e-Jalayer took refuge in Maran castle after the war with...

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,...

This new mosque is situated in Gorgan city and is devoid of any artistic and historical aspects. There is a relatively old "Qadamgah" near the mosque.

The Barankooh Spring is another beautiful spring of the Golestan province and is situated 18 km. south west of Gorgan and is the route of the Shastkala River and Barankooh park.

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...

Taghavi House in Gorgan is one of the historical monuments related to Qajar era owned by Haj Mirza Mohammad Taghi Taghavi (Taghi Alef). Taghavi House in Gorgan has more than 10 major and minor yards and its main yard has been purchased and repaired by Cultural Heritage Organization.

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 Ziyarat Village is situated at the distance of 12 km. to the south of Gorgan and has damp climate. The Ziyarat River crosses this village in east. The Poshteh Kamar and Sefidab Mountains are situated in the northwest and Khaloudareh is to the east of this village. These rivers, mountains,...

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...

The beautiful Jahan Nama mountains situated to the south of Gorgan and the south east of Kord Kooy and is a part of the eastern Alborz Mountains. Its height is 3,086 meters. Its skirts are protected and are important for ecotourism.

The background of opening the first museum in Gorgan goes back to 1964 in where some of the historical relics were exhibited in the Royal castle of Gorgan. Although, the origin of Archeology Museum of Gorgan goes back to 1976 which was stablished under the title of Grave Stone Museum, and it was...

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...