Babol

Babol (Mazanderani:باوول ,Persian:بابل) is a city in the Mazandaran province of Iran, north-east of Tehran and about 30 kilometers far from Sari. It is the region's chief commercial centre and was once the major trading center of northern Iran. The population is estimated at 204,878 as of 2005.

Culture and History

History

Founded in the 16th century, it was built on the site of the ancient city of Mamter. Babol was formerly called Barforushdeh and Barforush afterwards.

Travel to Babol, visa requirements

Get around

Babol attractions and sightseeing

• The palace of Abbas I's ruins are in the city.

City tours

Shopping, Babol souvenirs

Good restaurants and cheap meals

Babol nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.

Hotels, youth hostels, lodging

Get out

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