Behshahr
Iran
During the reign of Shah Abbas the Great, Behshahr served as Iran's summer capital — a distinction that reflects the city's position on the Caspian coast at the foot of the Alborz mountains in Mazandaran province. Formerly known as Ashraf, it was designated Iran's national city of gilim weaving in 2023, and sits within reach of UNESCO-listed heritage in the wider region.
- Population94,702
- Nearest water0.8 km
- Nearest mountain3.3 km
- UNESCO within 50 km1