Masuleh, the most beautiful Iranian stepped village on the eastern slopes of the Talesh mountain. The unique nature of the surrounding areas of Masuleh, along with the compatible architecture, is one of the greatest attractions of Iran.
Masuleh is located in the southwest of Gilan province, near Rasht. This stepped village is located on the eastern side of the Talesh Mountains. This village, which has gained a global reputation for its architecture, is located on the slope of a mountain. Masuleh village is located at an altitude of 1050 meters above sea level.
Masuleh was of great importance because of its location at the confluence of mountainous passages between Azerbaijan, Zanjan, Gilan, and Taleh. This village is about 800 to 1000 years old. During the Fath-Ali Shah Qajar era, Masuleh was under the command of the army and made shots with Iranian artillery.
In 1979, the village of Masuleh village named the first living historical city in the country and number 1090 in the National Iranian Book List.
Another attraction of Masuleh is the natural scenery and beautiful waterfalls. Due to its landscape, this village is the best subject for photography, especially when fog fills everywhere and creates an eye-catching view.
In addition to stepped architecture, the historic houses of the village are also considered tourist attractions. The tasteful people of this area adorn their homes with colorful pots and other decorative accessories, and sometimes invite you to visit their own home.
The three museums are Masuleh's Natural History, Cultural Heritage, and Aoun Ibn Ali, among the most well-known tourist attractions in the village. In the Museum of Natural History, you will get acquainted with the wildlife of this area from Gilan. The Museum of Cultural Heritage has been set up in one of the most famous Masuleh historical houses, called Darzi's House. This historic house has reigned from the Pahlavi era, but within it, there are works of the Qajar era. The Aoun Ibn Ali Museum is, in fact, part of the tomb of Imam Zadeh Aoun Ibn Ali. The building of this Imam Zadeh is one of the most valuable monuments of Masuleh, dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century AH. In this museum, there are works from the Timurid and Safavid times.
The Masuleh bazaar is known as the heart of Masuleh and has a stepped form like a village. The bazaar is divided into four different levels. We suggest that you visit this bazaar and enjoy the beauty of it.
Travel to Masuleh has great beauty in all seasons. Even in winter, when the weather is so cold, many tourists travel to Gilan to see the snow in Masuleh. When traveling to Masuleh, remember that during the holidays, this place is so busy.
You can access the city of Fuman via Masuleh Road. So, go to Fuman and take this beautiful tourist area through the direct road to Masuleh. The distance from the village of Fuman is about 34 km and can be reached in less than an hour.
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