North Iran Tourism

North Iran is one of the attractive tourist destinations of Iran that enhanced any travelers. By the name “North Iran”, everyone remembered the Caspian sea and Hyrcanian forests of Iran. One of the famous historical monuments of northern Iran is “Roudkhan Castle”, which is a largest brick castle in Iran. Ghale Roudkhan castle locates on Hyrcanian forest heights of Fuman among. It has an area of 2.6 hectares; 65 towers, fortifications and a wall with a length of 1500 meters. To enjoy this place you have to have a semi-heavy walk, because you have to pass about 1000 steps carved out of stone.

Historical Military Castle in Gilan North Iran

Ghale Roudkhan locates 20 km from the city of Fuman, which has an interesting historical background and enchanting nature. The historical Roudkhan Castle has long been the center of Gilan rulers, is one of most magnificent military fortresses of Iran. Some experts have attributed that Roudkhan Castle dates back to Sassanid period. Actually, it is simultaneously with Arab invasion of Iran. Some experts have attributed Ghale Roudkhan Foundation to the Sassanid period. In 1830, a Polish researcher first discovered Roudkhan Castle, which is registered in national heritage list of Iran from 1975.

Iranian Architecture of Roudkhan Military Castle

Roudkhan Castle is built in a suitable place which used durable materials and various geometric shapes. In fact, in the construction of this castle, you see millions of pieces of stone with different dimensions. And, bricks are in the upper floors of the towers and covering the roofs and floors. There is also wood in the parts of the doors, the inner covering of the roof of the first floors, the towers and residential units and the windows. Due to the north Iran weather and high humidity, gypsum mortar and lime with ash have been used.

Travel to North Iran to visit Rudkhan Castle

You can visit Rudkhan Castle in all seasons. In the cold seasons of the year, many stalls gather on the way to the castle. The ground may be slippery and the trees may not be green. But on the other hand, due to the fall of the leaves, your horizon will increase due to the reduction of the leaves of the trees. Although it does not have the charm of spring and summer. In the first half of the year, the hours of visiting the castle are from 8 in the morning to six and even seven in the afternoon. In winter, the castle is open only until four o’clock in the afternoon.

Iran is the land of four seasons where you can experience winter and summer at the same time. The best time to travel to north Iran and visit Roudkhan Castle is spring and summer, which has a pleasant weather very beautiful nature. You can apply for Iran Tourist Visa, book your favorable hotel and travel to Iran by your own vehicle or use public transportation. Traveling Iran will bring you unforgettable moments from natural attractions in addition to its historical and cultural sights. By and large, Iransense, as one an Iranian Tour Operator is so expert in offering the Best Iran tours which you are interested in.