Rasht

Rasht (the capital city of Gilan Province) is the largest city on Iran’s Caspian Sea coast with Mediterranean climate that it’s history goes back to the 13th century. Rasht is also a major tourist center with the resort of Masouleh. Rasht, Iran, has been playing a major role in Iranian history. It was Iran’s gateway to Russia and Europe and thus very influenced by western architecture. Iran’s first public library was built here. We can find many varieties of foods and crafts in Rasht. Based on UNESCO’s standards, a city is creative when it uses the innovations and capabilities of the citizens in sustainable urban development. This Iranian city together with a few dozen other cities in the world has been inscribed on the creative list by UNESCO for its gastronomy.