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A land blessed with snow-bound peaks, lofty mountains
covered with lush vegetation and dense forests and swamps, scenic
valleys, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls and hospitable
people with a rich culture. Enjoying splendid natural beauty and
a pleasant climate. Its beauty in diversity is simply enchanting. Gorgân is a potentially rich land which is
practically regarded as the golden entrance to Central Asia. Including
an area of about 22000 sq km, it is a fertile land
possessing rich
forests, pasture, agricultural fields, and a really large variety of
the natural resources such as high mountains, vast plains, sea, gulf
and
rich water resources. The surrounding region yields abundant
grain
and has extensive forests and marshes.Gorgân region and
Golestân
province attract large number of visitors each year. Gorgân
is situated 380 km NE. Tehrân and 560 km NW. Mašhad.
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| Gorgân Art &
History Museum; Close to the Gorgân cemetery (Emâmzâde Abdolâ), is the Art and History Museum, which houses an interesting collection of Persian Preislamic and Islamic pieces, founded around Gorgân. Gorgân Museum is closed on fridays. Address: Šohadâ Street, Gorgân. |
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Nur shrine Emâmzâde Nur ( Nur shrine) is surrounded in a little beautiful park in the city center. Nur shirne was builded in the15 centuary A.D.. Address: Xomeini Street, Sar cešme, Gorgân. |
Pârke Šahr (city park); Visit the City Park , and just stroll along the streets, with flowers growing in so many little gardens. Gorgân city park is just in the middle of the city. There is a Café and a library in the park. Address: Kâx (Pâsdârân) street, Gorgân |
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Jâme mosque Masjede Jâme ( Jâme mosque) is the biggest mosque in Gorgân. Note specially the brick tower which is more than1100 years old. The original structure of this mosque dates from the Seljukid period. Now, the only part of the building which belongs to that period is its brick minaret which bears a Kufic inscription. The wooden pulpit of the mosque bears the date 1454 A.D.while the mehráb(altar) is dated 1696 A.D. Within the lecture-hall of the mosque, a number of historic firmans (decrees) have been carved on stone; the latest date included in these firmans is 1910 A.D. and the earliest, 1499 A.D.. In a frame fixed above the pulpit, there is an inscription in Thulth style which bears the name of Abul Qasim Babar Bahâdor, a Timurid general. The mosque has been repaired several times; for instance during the reigns of Šah Abâs I (A.D.1587 -1629) and Šah Abâs II (A.D.1642 - 1666). Address: Nalbandân Bâzâr, Gorgân |
| Madrese Emâdiye ( Emâdiye school )
This is one of the best preserved old (at least 600 years old) theological schools in Gorgân. Address: Darbenow, Xomeini str., Gorgân |
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Golšan mosque
Masjede Golšan ( Golšan mosque) is one of the oldest mosques in Gorgân.It is worth seeing, culturally and architecturally. This mosque was builded at A.D.1777. Address: Rejâ iy Street, opposite to "Meydâne Abâs Ali" . |
| Gorgân Zurxâne
Zurxâne (The House of Power) is the place where Iranian athletes practice the country's traditional sport; a series of exercises that are accompaniedby a certain style of music that is created with a big hand-held drum (Zarb) and one or more bells (Zang) hanging from the ceiling. In their exercises the athletes, wearing traditional costumes, depiet acts of war as they were practiced in pre-historic Persia. These include the use of bow, shield and heavy clubs in exaggerated forms.There are two zurxânes in Gorgân.
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Torang
Tape Remains of several different civilizations lie here. Excavations in 1932 revealed five distinct layers, the earliest dating back to the 6th millennium BC and the latest to the 630-1050 A.D. Different ceramics pieces and lapis lazuli beads indicate that it was a major pottery-producing center. The more important items of pottery and figures are now on display at the National Museum of Iran in Tehrân. Torang Tape is 22 km south eastern Gorgân. More about Torang Tape |
Emâmzâde Rowšan Âbâd ( Rowšan Âbâd shrine); This building with more than 550 years of history is situated 18 kilometers west of Gorgân in the middle of a cemetery in the village of Rowšan Âbâd. Note specially the shrine doors which are c. 600 years old and also grave chamber. |
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Natural History museum, Gorgân This museum is situted in Golestân National Park, some 200 kms away from Gorgân. Its single-storey building was opened to visitors in 1984, by the Environment Preservation Department of Gonbad and Gorgân. Taxidermic samples of various kinds of rare animals and insects from the region are exhibited here. Visiting hours: Every day from 8:00 to 18:00 Address: Golestân National Park, See map. Telephone: (0171) 20903 |
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Deluxe/Standard Hotel Note: There is restaurant in the all of the following deluxe hotels.
Cafes
Cartographic
& Geographic Organization of Iran Banks are plentiful and are to be found everywhere,
even in
very small towns. They are easily recognizable because of their large
facades. But only a certain number change foreign currency. Exchange
counters are usually open between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m..
Address: No 353, dr. Behešti Ave (beforeValiasr Ave), 15116 Tehran
It is possible to use your mobile in Gorgân area. Don't forgett to get a mobile card (that works in Iran) when you arrive to the country.
Address:
Molâqâti square, 6th street, nr. 5, Gorgân
Travel Agents in Gorgân
Hospitals, Clinics and
Pharmecies
Useful Phone Numbers Shopping Gorgân is famous for its carpets and handicrafts. The souvenirs of the Gorg ân region are: wickerwork, bamboo products, silk, cotton and wool hand woven cloth, coarse rug, Namad & Jâ jim carpets, felt carpet, wooden products, crocheting and other handicrafts etc. Gorgân rugs and carpets have looks and feel of rugs from Turkmen tribe. The origin pattern of Turkmen carpets is from the ancient Persian city of Boxârâ (Buchara) in Central Asia. Bamboo handicrafts shop(Sanâye dasti bâmbu), address:
Working Hourse BANKS: open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday (close on Friday). BUS COMPANY OFFICES : at the terminals in larger cities open daily from early morning until the evening more or less without a bread. However, in smaller towns they keep shorter, less regular hours, and may or may not be open on Friday or public holidays; in some cases they are active just before a bus is due to leave, and perhaps and extra hour or two a day. FOREIGN EMBASSIES : consulates and business follow the Iranian working week, closing on Friday and often on one other day of the week, usually Saturday, as well as on their own national holidays. However, to make sure on all cases, it is sensible to call first before visiting. GOVERNMENT OFFICES : are generally open from 8 am to 2 p.m., Saturday to Wednesday. Some offices, especially Ministries in Tehran, are closed completely on Thursday and others open only from 8 to 11:30 am or noon. In general Thursday is not a good day for conducting official business. HAIRDRESSERS : Open 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays (closed on Fridays). MUSEUMS : Open 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays (except Mondays), and closed of Fridays. PRINCIPAL BUSINESSES : Open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and closed on Fridays (the bazaar and some shops close on Thursday afternoon, too).
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