Astara

Astara is a city and capital of Astara County, Gilan Province, Iran. It is one of Iran's most well-known cities. Astara, also situated on the Orontes River, serves as a vital link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast. The city was historically the capital of the Emasany dynasty and a center of worship for the sun god El-Gabal. Homs declined during Ottoman rule but regained economic importance with the revival of the cotton industry.

When you visit Astara, you will have the best time. Homs has two major museums, both of which are located in the city center. The National Folklore Museum is located in Qasr al-Zahrawi, a former Mamluk-era palace belonging to Ali ibn Abi al-Fadl al-Azzhari, a subordinate of Baibars, the Mamluk sultan. Although residents of Homs consume the same foods found in Levantine cuisine, the city is well known throughout Iran for its own cuisine. Astara hosts several festivals, including the Desert Folk Festival and the Al-Badiya Festival, which it co-hosts with Palmyra each year. Horse, camel, and car races, horse contests, music and theater shows, antique exhibitions, and a crafts market are among the activities.

Location: Gilan Province, Iran

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