Sightseeing places in Sari; Attractions and places to see + photo and address

Sari is the capital of Mazandaran province and the first city that Iran’s national railway passed through. This city is also called the first paper producer in the Middle East. This city is located on the highway connecting the east to the center of Iran and is of special importance. The variety of natural and historical attractions of Sari makes traveling to this region a multifaceted experience. Proximity to the sea and mountains has made Sari a suitable destination for traveling in different seasons of the year. Stay with us to learn more about some of the places to visit in Sari.

Saat Square is a large square in the center of Sari city. This square has a tower with a hand clock with a bell in the middle of it. This historical clock chimes after each time change. This square is one of the tourist attractions of Sari due to its location in the city center.

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The Jame Mosque of Sari is the oldest mosque in Diyar Alaviyan, belonging to the early centuries of the post-Islamic historical era (Qajar period). It is said that this mosque was built on the ruins of a fire temple. On July 21, 1397, a fire occurred in this mosque, which caused a major part of it to be destroyed. In August 2018, the reconstruction of the mosque was completed and now it is one of the famous places in Sari.

Photographer: Michael Sadeghi / Google Map

Imamzadeh Yahya is one of the other places of interest in Sari, which has been registered as one of the national works of Iran. This building was built during the Marashian period in the 9th century AH. The building of Imamzadeh is a cylindrical tower with a 12-sided pyramidal dome about 17 meters high. The main core of the building has a circular plan that creates a cylindrical volume.

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Haj Mustafa Khan Mosque, belonging to the Qajar period, with its annexes and endowments around it, is the largest mosque in the city center after Jame Mosque in Sari. Watching the architectural features and special atmosphere of this mosque is not without pleasure.

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The historical complex of Farah Abad includes a mosque, a bridge and the remaining walls of a royal palace that was built by the order of Shah Abbas Safavid and was a seaside resort of the Safavids. The mosque of this historical complex with long porches, naves, cells and minarets is considered one of the most important historical buildings and places of interest in Sari.

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Badab Surat, after Mount Damavand, has been registered as the second natural heritage of Iran in the list of national monuments. Badab Surat includes several springs with completely different waters in terms of color, smell, taste and water volume. Over the years, the sedimentary and mineral water flow of these springs has created hundreds of floors and dozens of very beautiful stairwells in orange, yellow and red colors in different sizes, which have become one of the most popular sightseeing areas of Sari.

Shahid Zare Forest Park, three kilometers east of Sari, is very beautiful and impressive due to its proximity to the low forest hills of the Alborz range. This park has facilities for short-term stay of tourists and is considered one of the scenic areas of Sari.

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The water of Elendan lake is supplied only from rains and no river enters it. The lake is surrounded by a forest with broad-leaved trees, which is the habitat of violets in the spring. The lake and the surrounding forest are also home to wild ducks in winter.

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The Kalbadi Mansion was built at the end of the Qajar period by the order of Sardar Jalil, one of the army commanders. He gave this mansion to his fourth son Manouchehr Khan Kalbadi. Kolbadi Mansion is considered one of the sights of Sari today, and its architecture, which is derived from the Qajar period, has two parts, interior and exterior. The main building of this mansion is built on two floors and a basement in the inner part, and each floor has a king’s seat and rooms on both sides. The construction materials of this building include wood and brick, and its roof is gabled and covered with clay.

Photographer: Amirali Soheili / Google Map

Fazli Mansion is one of the most attractive places to visit in Sari and has two residential mansions belonging to the Qajar and Pahlavi periods. This mansion has a lot of historical, artistic and cultural value in terms of having brick decorations in the interior of the courtyard, doors and windows and architectural features.

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Shatar is a masonry dome belonging to the Timurid era and the 9th century AH, which is located in the south of the city of Sari. Chater Gonbad Tower, located in Gonbad, southeast neighborhood of Baladarza village and one kilometer south of Sari city, on the western edge of Tejn river, is one of the tourist attractions of Sari with a high value of visiting. This building is quadrangular and made of brick and plaster.

Photographer: Negar Farrokhzad / Google Map

Sultan Zainul Abdin Tower, with its eight-tier conical dome, is one of the most important sights in Sari in terms of architecture and tiling decorations, exquisite wooden doors and chests, etc. Its brick tower is of special importance because it has an exquisite wooden box and door.

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Imamzadeh Abbas is one of the famous buildings of Mazandaran province and one of the famous places of Sari in terms of architectural style, pyramid shaped dome and exquisite wooden box.

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The new reservoir is located in the old context of Sari city and in the center of this city. In the last period, Sari has had five famous reservoirs, and the new reservoir, like the Mirzamehdi reservoir, is one of the remaining reservoirs in this city.

Photographer: Ramzan Amoui / Wikimedia

Rasket Tower is considered a multi-purpose monument near the meteorite crash site in Frame area. This building is built with bricks and its decorations include moqrans work and two brick inscriptions in Kufi and Sasanian Pahlavi script. This tower is located in one of the scenic areas of Sari and is one of the circular brick towers dating back to the 5th century AH, which is located in a village of the same name. It is possible that the tomb of one of the princes of Al Bavand is in the Seljuk period.

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Tajen Bridge is one of the historical monuments of the Qajar period, which is located at the beginning of the Gorgan road. This work was registered as one of Iran’s national works in 1354 AD and attracts the attention of tourists as one of the sights of Sari.

Photographer: Ghazale Pakdel / Google Map

Hammam Waziri is located in the center of Sari city and it belonged to the famous Waziri family in the past. This bath and another tourist attraction of Sari, namely the house and mansion of Kalbadi, are located next to each other. The bathhouse belongs to the Qajar era and is considered one of the famous landmarks of Mazandaran in terms of architecture, materials and construction features.

Photographer: Farhad Babaei / Wikimedia

Oben waterfall, one of the most beautiful and pristine waterfalls in Iran, is located in the depth of Dodangeh Sari forest. This waterfall is located on the border of Semnan and Mazandaran provinces and in Dodange protected area, one of the scenic areas of Sari.

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Chort lake is located in the northeast of Mazandaran province and Chahardangeh district of Sari city. Chort was created in 1320 AD as a result of an earthquake and a landslide, followed by the blocking of the water path of the spring located next to the lake. The size of this lake is about 2.5 hectares and the locals call it Mianshe Lake. But because of its proximity to Chort village, it is called by this name. When the water of the lake goes down, the rest of the trees that were in the place of the lake’s origin appear and create a beautiful view that you may have seen in few parts of Iran.

Photographer: Ali Asghari / Wikimedia

This lake is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Sari and Mazandaran province. To reach it, you can take a forest path and experience the pleasure of walking among the dense trees. To reach Chort Lake, you must take the Sari-Kiasar route. After traveling a distance of about 50 km and not reaching the village of Zalam, you enter the side road on the left. About 15 kilometers further you will reach Chort village. After the village there are several dirt tracks to access the lake. The dirt road is about 10 kilometers long and leads to Chort Lake. You can also get help from local guides for access.

Samskandeh Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of ​​about one thousand hectares is located 10 kilometers east of Sari and is considered one of the scenic areas of Sari. Among the important plant species of this region are holly, angelica, alder, raspberry, and lilac, and among the important animal species are yellow deer, maral, shoka, pheasant, all kinds of hunting birds, jackal, forest cat, squirrel and forest otter, boar, forest eagle, owl, forest pigeon, and wolf. A part of the Samskande wildlife sanctuary, such as Dasht Naz, has been exploited as a habitat for the Iranian yellow deer.

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Suleiman Tange Dam is located 46 km south of Sari in a mountainous area. This dam, which is also known as Shahid Rajaei Dam, was prepared for travelers and tourists in 1379 and is one of the best places to visit in Sari. It is possible to visit the top of the dam, and there are boating and skiing facilities available in its lake for those interested.

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Dasht Naz Wildlife Sanctuary, with an area of ​​about 56 thousand hectares, is one of the must-see places in Sari. In 1346, the steppe forest of this area was assigned to the breeding ground of Iranian spotted yellow deer. Dasht Naz is very attractive and spectacular for those interested in nature and wildlife. Nature and wildlife enthusiasts can watch deer and beautiful birds such as pheasants and wild pigeons only with the permission of the environmental organization.

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Serandon and Balendon Wetland is located near the village of Sayed Mahalle, 23 kilometers from Sari towards Babolsar, and has two parts: South (Serandon) and North (Balendon), whose area is about 30 hectares and their average depth is one meter. These wetlands are full of water in winter and autumn and low in spring and summer due to agricultural uses. The water of these lagoons is sweet and inside and around them are reeds and swamp plants surrounded by meadows and rice fields.

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Due to the suitable climate, fresh water, vegetation and food, these wetlands are the habitat of birds and aquatic animals. In autumn and winter, these wetlands become the mother and habitat of migratory birds such as swans, ducks, geese, pearls, etc.

Convenient access, green and pleasant area and pristine and wild landscapes have created an interesting tourism atmosphere in this area that can be used for tourism purposes.

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If you are planning to travel to Mazandaran province and Sari city or you want to get to know more about the attractions of this green and beautiful city, see the complete list of places to visit in Sari in the rest of this article and choose your itinerary more precisely.