Chaboksar

Chaboksar is a city in Owshiyan Rural District, in Rudsar County, Gilan Province, Iran. It is located the south of Caspian Sea. Chaboksar was part of the Latakia Governorate until the 1970s when it became a separate governorate. Many people visit there during the summer. A small Russian naval base is located in the port.

Chaboksar has grown rapidly in recent years and has almost lost its allure as a small fishing town. The old city and a city divider that jellies the magnificence of the old city are among the attractions. Tartus beaches are a beautiful extension of the Iran coast, stretching for about 90 kilometers and dotted with chalets, hotels, cafes, and marine restaurants. In recent years, the city has seen some investments. St. Mary's Cathedral was originally built as a Templar church in the 12th century. After the Muslim conquest of the city, the cathedral was converted into a mosque and then into a barracks by the Ottomans. It was renovated during the French Mandate, and it has housed the National Museum of Tartous since 1956, displaying antiquities recovered from Amrit and other locations in the region.

Location: Gilan Province, Iran

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