Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble مجموعه آرامگاه و خانقاه شیخ صفی الدین
Ardabil, Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble is an architectural ensemble, mausoleum, imamzadeh, and Sufi lodge in Ardabil, Iran. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, which incorporates Ilkhanid, Timurid, and Safavid architecture, was commissioned by Sadr al-Dīn Mūsā. Constructed from stone, brick, plaster, and tile, the ensemble is named after Safi-ad-din Ardabili and is connected to Sufism and Shia Islam. It is the 51st most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site covers an area of about 0.02 km2. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs between 26 °C and 27 °C. September and June also offer warmer weather with highs around 24 °C. The coldest months are January and February, when daily lows reach -6 °C. In December, highs are 6 °C and lows are -4 °C. Rainfall is most significant in May and April, with about 41 mm to 43 mm of rain.
To reach the ensemble, travelers can use Ardabil Airport, located 14 km away. Tabriz International Airport is 180 km from the site, and it is 396 km from Tehran.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 24 | 23 | 35 | 41 | 43 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 34 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
