Astara, Gilan prov, Aug 27, IRNA-The city of Astara in the Gilan province of Iran was crowded with an unprecedented number of summer vacationers over the weekend.

A view of heavy traffic in scenic
mountainous road leading to Astara

Summer tourists erected tents to spend the night in the city, located north of the Caspian Sea province of Gilan.

Tents set up in the area by visiting tourists

Photos by IRNA, Astara Bureau

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