Built between the beginning of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century, this place of spiritual retreat in the Sufi tradition uses Iranian traditional architectural forms to maximize use of available space to accommodate a variety of functions (including a library, a mosque, a school, mausolea, a cistern, a hospital, kitchens, a bakery, and some offices). It incorporates a route to reach the shrine of the Sheikh divided into seven segments, which mirror the seven stages of Sufi mysticism, separated by eight gates, which represent the eight attitudes of Sufism. The ensemble includes well-preserved and richly ornamented facades and interiors, with a remarkable collection of antique artefacts. It constitutes a rare ensemble of elements of medieval Islamic architecture.

Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble was built as a small microcosmic city with bazaars, public baths, squares, religious buildings, houses, and offices. It was the largest and most complete khanegah and the most prominent Sufi shrine since it also hosts the tomb of the founder of the Safavid Dynasty. For these reasons, it has evolved into a display of sacred works of art and architecture from the 14th to the 18th century and a centre of Sufi religious pilgrimage.

The Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil is of Outstanding Universal Value as an artistic and architectural masterpiece and an outstanding representation of the fundamental principles of Sufism. Ilkhanid and Timurid architectural languages, influenced by Sufi philosophy, have created new spatial forms and decorative patterns. The layout of the ensemble became a prototype for innovative architectural expressions and a reference for other khānegāhs. As the shrine of a prominent Sufi master, who also was the founder of the Safavid Dynasty, the property has remained sacred in Iran up to the present day.

If you have traveled to Ardabil and visited Museum of Anthropology, you would feel the richness of Iranian art, architecture, and history with visiting all pieces gathered in this museum. What is known as Museum of Anthropology in Ardabil, was called Agha-Naghi Bathhouse before Safavid Dynasty. The bath was built by a person, called Zahir-ul-Islam, during Ilkhanate Period and 200 years later, some sections were added. The entrance of the museum starts from the dressing room and ends with an octagonal pool, where special bathing costumes are displayed using sculptures. An octagonal portico, dressing room, hot and cold water pools are some of other parts of this bathhouse, which nowadays various objects are exhibited in its different part. The museum displays sculptures wearing local costumes in different situations and reflexes cultures and traditions of this Province. People of this area paid a special attention to cleanliness, which is why this historic bath has been important for a long time. 33 types of statues with local costumes, as well as artworks and historical manuscripts are collected in this museum. Museum of Anthropology in Ardabil was registered as a national heritage in 1999.

Sareyn is located at 30 km west of Ardabil province and 103 km of the Caspian Sea with the height of 1658 m above the sea level.

Most parts of this city are placed in a bowl-shaped valley created from the gentle slope of Sabalan Mountain. Sareyn enjoys a mediterranean cold climate based on its location on Sabalan Mountain.

This city is famous for abundant medicinal hot springs and one of the significant tourist regions in Ardabil province and Iran. The population is about 8,000, and increases to more than 20,000 in the summer because of the many tourists who go there due to the charming climate.
Sareyn have many tourist and climatic attractions in comparison to the other parts of Iran, regarding Sabalan and its role in climate moderation; also, this city has 4 regular seasons with specific features in each season.