Rasht
Rasht is the provincial capital of Gilan province while it is considered as one of the greatest and the most densely populated cities in Northern part of Iran.
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Rasht is the provincial capital of Gilan province while it is considered as one of the greatest and the most densely populated cities in Northern part of Iran. It has been also embraced the largest population of Gilak people while being considered as the settlements southern coast of the Caspian Sea.

Rasht, one of the most highlighted Iranian tourism destinations

Rahst is one of the most highlighted Iranian tourism destinations locating in the vicinity of the great Caspian Sea, while considering as an Iranian highlighted metropolis. Rasht has a pleasant mild Mediterranean climate with sultry hot summers and humid cold winters. It has the highest amount of rainfalls among the whole Iran cities.

More than 4.5 decades ago, Rasht had been chosen as the provincial capital of Gilan and during the past ages it was the capital of first Iranian province. Throughout the whole past Iranian historical record, Rasht has great influences on the most important former occurrences.

Rasht, Gateway to the Europe

Gateway to the Europe is an ancient title which had been given to Rasht, as it was located on the ancient Silk Road.

As an awesome feature of this green city, Rasht is the only Iranian city which has been registered at UNESCO as the inventive city of gourmet. Nowadays, Rasht is one of the most important agricultural parts of Iran as it is pioneer to produce high quality Iranian rice and many types of high quality fruits.