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Meshgin Shahr (, also Romanized as Meshgīn Shahr; also known as Meshkīn Shahr or simply Mishgin; formerly Khiav , also Romanized as Kheyāv, Khīāv, Khiov, Khīyāv, and Khiyov) is a city in and the capital of Meshgin Shahr County, in Ardabil Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 63,655, in 14,949 families.
The city is from Tehran. Being near the high Savalan Mountains it enjoys a moderate mountainous climate. Formerly, it was known as "Khiav". The Savalan summit can be seen in the south of the city with an eye catching scenery. The antiquity of the city dates back to the early centuries of Islam but in the Safavid age it was thriving even more.
The city is well known for its Azerbaijani rugs and its mineral springs. Also Iran's first geothermal power station, Meshkinshahr Geothermal Power Plant is situated in outskirts of this city.
Meshkin Shahr
It is located in the north-west of Iran in Azerbaijan and its distance to Tehran is 839 kilometers. It is the nearest city to the Sabalan high mountain. The weather of the city and the district of Meshkin Shahr is moderate mountainous. It was previously referred to as: “Khiav”, ”Orami”, or ”Varavi” in the past. The longest suspended footbridge of the world is located above the Khiav river called Meshgin shahr suspended footbridge. The most important places for touring in the district of Meshkin Shahr are the following: - Meshgin Shahr Suspended Footbridge - Sahar Yeri historical area - Hot water springs of Moil, Eelando and Qaynarja located in the suburb of the city. - Qara Soo River Sides. - Water spring of Qotur Suie located 42 kilometers to Meshkin shahr. - Old Castle of Meshkin Shahr. - Qahqaheh castle located 80 kilometers to Meshkin Shahr. - Deev castle located in kavij. - Petrograph of Shapour Sasani in Meshkin Shahr. - Old cemetery in Oonar. - Tomb of Sheykh Haydar in Meshkin Shahr. - Imamzadeh Seyyed Soleyman.
Tourism Attraction : - The longest Suspended footbridge of the world built in 2015 by Iranian-Canadian engineers, (Emkan Shahr Pasargad Company) 365 meter long 80 meters above the Khiyav River. One of the highest and longest suspension type bridges in the world.
Historical Monuments :
- Old castle of Meshkin Shahr. - ancient site of Shahar Yeri located near the village of Pirazmian, 32 Kilometers from Meshkinshahr - Qahqaheh castle located 80 kilometers to Meshkin Shahr . - Deev castle located in kavij. - Petrograph of Shapour sasani in Meshkin Shahr. - Old cemetery in Oonar. - Tomb of Sheykh Haydar in Meshkin Shahr. - Imamzadeh Seyyed Soleyman. - Arshaq castle located 60 kilometers to Meshkin Shahr. - Qishlaq Zaakhor castle located 50 kilometers to Meshkin Shahr.
Hot Mineral Waters (Springs) : Moil, Qaynarja, Ilando, Shabil, Qotur suyu
Promenades : Forest Park, “Shirvan Deresi”, “Qara su”, museum, “Hooshang Meydani”, The foot of “Savalan” mountain
Handicrafts : Carpet, Short-napped coarse carpet, Varnish (varni), Coarse loosely woven (woolen cloth), Sackcloth
Souvenirs : “Savalan” Honey, Dried fruits, Domestic productions, Apple, Grape
Meshginshahr (electoral district) is a 3rd electoral district in the Ardabil Province. this electoral district have 151,156 population and elects 1 members of parliament.