Attractions
| Attraction | Description |
|---|---|
| The complex of Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili is a World Heritage Site, comprising the following components: the mausoleums of Sheikh Safi and Shah Ismail I, Chini khaneh (meaning the house of chinaware), a mosque, Jannat Sara (meaning the house of paradise), Khanaqah (the house of Dervishes), Cheragh Khaneh (the house of lamps), Shahid khaneh (the house of martyrs) and Chelleh Khaneh (the place where devotees shut themselves up during the forty days of Lent). The mausoleum of Sheikh Safi, the dome of which is called "Allah-Allah" has an octagonal interior.(Virtual tour) | |
| Masjid Jameh | Ruins of once magnificent and unique mosque |
| Mirza Ali Akbar mosque and school | This complex dates back to Qajar period |
| Ardabil Bazaar | This Persian bazaar was built during Safavid period and in addition to main bazaar hall with open vaults has a hammam and a small yet mystifying mosque. |
| Ardabil bridges | Ardabil host numerous historical bridges namely Pol-e Gilandeh, Pol-e Nayer, Pol-e Haft Cheshmeh, Pol-e Panj Cheshmeh and Pol-e She Cheshmeh and Qarah Soo Bridge, most were built during Safavid era. |
| Ardabil bridges | Ardabil host numerous historical bridges namely Pol-e Gilandeh, Pol-e Nayer, Pol-e Haft Cheshmeh, Pol-e Panj Cheshmeh and Pol-e She Cheshmeh and Qarah Soo Bridge, most were built during Safavid era. |
| Imamzadeh Saleh mausoleum | The mausoleum of Imamzadeh Saleh who is a descendant of a Shia Imam was built 250 years ago. |
| Saint Mary church | This Armenian orthodox church has a beautiful wooden main door and painted dome built in 1876. |
| mausoleum of Sheikh Jebra'il | located 2 km north of Ardabil |
| old but always lively bazaar | |
| babadavood anbaran | Friday mosque |
and a few ancient bridges. In addition to these, in many villages of Ardabil, relics of ancient monuments, including tombs have been found.
Being a city of great antiquity, the origins of Ardabil go back 4000 to 6000 years (according to historical research in this city). This city was the capital of Azerbaijan province in different times, but its golden age was in the Safavid period.
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