MAHALAT FLOWER CITY OF IRAN

Mahallat  is a city located in the Markazi province of Iran. In ancient times it was an important location for Zoroastrianism. It has a cold climate, and strong winds during spring and summer. The city is one of the major producers and exporters of flowers in Iran. Every September the city holds a flower festival. In addition, the area surrounding the city is rich with travertine deposits, which are refined into tiles in nearby factories.

Two million flower pots and 20 million flowers are cultured in Mahallat in an area of 900 hectares every year.

 

The Mahalat thermal spring:  is located to the northeast of Mahalat city. This spring is one of the most important mineral water springs in Markazi province. It is one of the deep thermal springs which become warm through vapors of burning stones of inner layers of the earth and finally reach the surface. The Mahalat Thermal Spring has attracted tourists since long ago. Every year thousands of people come to this area from far and near by vicinities, in order to cure their skin or bone diseases.
The temperature of the water is 50 centigrade and is effective in healing different kinds of diseases such as gout, diseases related to kidneys, liver, etc. There are two different kinds of thermal springs in Mahalat according to their chemical compositions and effects. These are called, healing water and rheumatism waters. The best season to make use of Mahalat thermal springs is spring and summer.

 

The Mahalat thermal spring: has an excellent capacity of water and is located in the highest point of Mahalat city in this province. It has since past attracted many tourists. It is said that this spring was the main reason of establishment of Mahalat city. Near this spring there is a beautiful park, beautiful fountains, huge trees, old plane trees, rocky heights, with pleasant weather which annually attract many people. For tourist who are interested to stay overnight, limited facilities are offered.

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