Iran Press/Iran news: Mashhad is a city located in the northeast of Iran, the center and capital of 'Khorasan Razavi Province' and the second largest populated city after Tehran.
Mashhad was chosen as Iran's Capital during the reign of Nader Shah Afshar. The city features a temperate and variable climate. The two mountain ranges of Binalood and Hezar-masjed with high peaks are located in this area converting it to a semi-mountainous region.
The city was officially elected as Iran's Spiritual Capital in 2009.
Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), the tomb of Ferdowsi - the great epic poet of Iran - and the historic village of Kang, are among the tourist attractions in Mashhad.
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