Bojnord (Bojnourd) is the capital of the northeastern Iranian province of North Khorasan on the border with Turkmenistan. Located 1070m above sea level, north of the Alborz mountain range and south of the Koppeh Dagh (Kopetdag) mountains, it is about 750km away from Tehran.

The city is quite famous for its multicultural background. Many people speak at least 2 different languages including Persian, Tati, Khorasani Turkic, Kurmanci Kurdish, and Turkmen. Intermarriage between said ethnic groups is common.

The city contains many historical and natural attractions, such as mineral water springs, small lakes, recreational areas, caves and protected regions, and various hiking areas. Most of the historical relics are from the Qajar era, as earthquakes continue to ravage older relics.

Some of the popular attractions of Bojnurd are:

– Besh Qardash (five brothers) mineral spring

– Baba Aman Spring and Jungle Park

– Mufakham mirror house, built during the Qajar era

– Mufakham Historical Hospital, built during the Qajar era

– Mausoleum of Sultan Seyed Abbas (brother of Imam Reza)

– Bazkhaneh valley

– Ayyub mineral spring

– Ruwin village

Sources: Wikipedia | Bojnord, Mehr News Agency | Photos,