Masuleh village of Gilan is one of the historical areas and the most famous stepped city of Iran. This beautiful village has such a nature that not only does it obliterate everyone's visit, but no matter how many times you visit it, it never gets old. The attractions of this region have caused many tourists to travel to this region in all hot and cold seasons of the year and create happy times for themselves.
The steppe village of Masouleh in Iran, which of course is now called the city of Masouleh, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rasht and one of the most famous examples of stepped architecture in the world. Anyway, Masouleh is located in Gilan, about 65 km west of Rasht. This is both a place that, according to historical sources, is about 800 to 1000 years old, and a place where you can see the best natural landscapes of Iran. The steppe village of Masouleh is located on the forest slopes of Alborz at an altitude of 1050 meters above sea level. One of the interesting features of Masouleh is the difference in height from the lowest point to the highest point. Due to the stepped nature of this village, there is a difference in height of about 120 meters between its lowest and highest points.
Masouleh houses
The most significant feature of this city, which is also world famous, is the stepped architecture of Masouleh houses in Gilan. In the northern part of Masouleh, the roof of each house is the yard of the neighboring house. This feature is one of the purest and most unique subjects for photography enthusiasts. In addition to the stepped architecture, the historical houses of the city are also considered as its tourist attractions. The tasteful people of this area have decorated their houses with colorful vases and other decorative accessories and sometimes invite you to visit inside their house.
However, it is necessary to know about the architecture of Masouleh that wood, stone and clay have been used in the construction of houses in this area. The houses in this city are small and usually have 2 floors. The roof of these houses, unlike other houses in the north, is flat and the courtyard of the house is considered upstairs, and the residents agree on this issue.
