Sari

Enjoying a moderate and humid climate, Sari Township is located 277 km. far from Tehran. Sari is the capital city of the province that is founded in pre-Islamic period. The foundation of the city is attributed to "Toos-Ebne-Nowzar". Sari Great Mosque is the first building that was constructed by Moslems in the year 140 AH. Sari City was set on fire in 298 AH by the onslaught of tribes that were lived around the Caspian Sea. In the early 4^{th century AH it was badly damaged by flood.}

Sari was also damaged during the regin of Sultan Mohammed Kharazmshah and aferwards due to the Mongols attacks In 769 AH a wall was constructed around the city. Some important buildings were constructed in the city in Safavid time and in the reign of Shah Abbas I. Sari became the capital city of the province in the reign of Agha Mohammed Khan Ghajar. At present, Sari is a thriving city due to being connected to national railroad network and construction of several governmental buildings as well as the implementation many other development projects. The important natural, historical and religious monuments of Sari are as follows:

Behshahr

Behshahr Township is located at the slopes of Alborz mountain range enjoying a mild and humid climate. In the past, Behshahr region was named "Khargooran" and was constructed by the order of Shah Abbas and he caused several thousands of Georgians to migrate to this city . The people of this city are composed of different ethnical groups like emigrant Georgians, Taaleshis, and Tats. The worth-seeing places of the city are:

Ghaemshahr

Ghaemshahr Township is 257 km. far from Tehran and is located in a verdant plain. The old name of this city was Ali-Abad. There was a mausoleum in the city that was the place of pilgrimage of the people. The city was named Shahi in 1935 AD and was paid due attention in last decades so that now it is an industrial city. The antiquity of the city dates back to the time of Tabarestan Espahbodan. The important natural, historical, and cultural places of thecity are:

Savadkooh

Enjoying a moderate climate and dense vegetation cover, Savadkooh Township is composed of a mixture of rural and mountainous areas with eye-catching valleys and is one of the tourism attraction regions of the province. The important natural, histrorical and religious sites of the city are:

Babolsar

Formerly, Babolsar was named "Meshedsar" having more than 100 years of antiguity and is developed in the mouth of Babol River. In the past, this city was flourishing as a port and the center of Iran-Russia trade. When this commercial relation diminished, this port lost its importance. But again in early Pahlavi time, it was paid due attention and was changed to a small and beautiful city. Now, it is one of the best recreational places of the north of Iran. The important natural, historical and cultural sites of the city are:

Babol

Babol Township is 268 km. far from Tehran. The northern and central parts of the township are located in the plain and the southern part is mountainous. The climate of plain areas is mild and humid and in the mountainous regions it is cold. Babol is one of the cities that have been existed since Islamic period and the first name of it was Mamtir.

The city of Barforoush was built in 10th century AH in its location and in 160 AH the Jame Mosque of the city was built by "Mazyar Ebn Gharen". Barforoush was thriving in Safavid time as a commercial center. In the reign of Fathali Shah Ghajar it gained considerable importance. Before the October Revolution of Russia (1917). Babol had commercial relation with Russia via Babolsar port and was one of the important trade centers of Mazandaran. At present it is one of the beautiful cities of this province. The important historical and cultural monuments of the city are:

Amol

Amol Township is located 240 km. distant from Tehran. Enjoying a relatively warm and humid climate, the southern part of it is surrounded by Alborz Mountains and the northern part is located in a fertile plain. Amol City is amongst the old cities of Iran and some historians attribute its antiquity to Pishdadian and Kianian time. According to archeological excavations and obtained objects and coins, the city has been the capital of the region. The people of city adhered to Islam in the reign of Mahdi the Abbasi caliph and several Islamic buildings were constructed there, In the early 7th century Hesamelddin Ardeshir changed the centrality of the province from Sari to Amol and he constructed his palace over there.
In the year 795 AH, Amir Taymour Goorkani plundered Amol and Sari cities and Amol fell into decay since then. Amol is the birthplace of many scientific and religious persons. New Amol has been constructed in the north of old Amol. The important natural, historical, and cultural places of Amol are as follows:

Noor

Noor Township is 243 km. far from Tehran and located in the coastal plain enjoying a mild and humid climate. It was famous as "Sooldeh" in the past and is amongst the oldest cities of west Mazandaran. It is so called because Noor River with limpid and clear water crosses the city.

Due to its natural and strategic condition, Noor had a considerable importance and the existence of several castles and fortifications in Noor and Kojoor region is indicative of this fact. The important natural, historical & cultural mounuments of the township are :

Tonkabon

Tonkabon Township is located 257 km. far from Tehran. Its climate is mild and humid in the northern part ad cold in the southern part. In the past, this region was a part of Gilan and according to obtained objects and vestiges during long time, this region was thriving in the past holding specific civilization.

In long past, Tonkabon was a part of old Rooyan land that was called "Rostamdar". Padosbanans governed the region till the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid. Since early Safavid time till 1209 AH, which is the beginning of Ghajar dynasty, this city was called Faiz. After the fall of Ghajar, the city was named Shahsavar and after Islamic Revolution, again, it was named called Tonkabon. The important natural, historical and cultural places of the city are :

Nowshahr Township is 195 km. far from Tehran. The plain area of the city enjoys a moderate and humid climate and the southern part of it is mountainous and cold. The important natural, historical, and cultural sites of the city are:

Ramsar is amongst the old cities of Mazandaran and according to some valid historical documents its antiquity is estimated more than 10 centuries. Large clans and families have lived in Ramsar. Presently, this historical city is one of the best recreational and tourism areas of the Caspian Sea. The worth-seeing places of the city are:

Neka City is located close to Sari and is one of industrial cities of northern region of Iran. The important natural, historical, and religious monuments of this city are: