Khoy: Amalgamation of nature, leisure, culture

Khoy is an ancient city at the pleasant crossroads of nature and culture in Iran's West Azarbaijan Province.

Khoy is the ideal eco-tourist destination because it has a ton of gorgeous treks and panoramic vistas in addition to its healing warm-water baths and salt mines.

The region has long been a favorite destination for those who seek interest in pristine nature, genuine culture and architecture.

The town is surrounded by vast sunflower farms, earning it the nickname the City of Sunflowers.

Moreover, it is home to many centuries-old mosques, churches, caravanserais, bathhouses, fortresses, and ramparts, each having its own story.

Khoy is also a popular destination for Persian literary enthusiasts as the tomb of Shams Tabrizi - a prominent Iranian poet and mystic who served as the spiritual instructor of globally renowned Persian poet Hafez - lies in the ancient city.

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