Shirvan city is located 773 km. far from Tehran. The northern part of Shirvan is mountainous with cold weather. The southern part has temperate climate due to flowing of "Atrak river" . Remaining of Zoroastrian graves shows that it was habitable before Islam and has a long history. In the year 652 AD. in the time of Osman, Shirvan residents accepted Islam religion.
Shirvan city was flourishing in Kharazmshahian era. It was badly damaged after the attacks of Goorkanians. In the time of Safavid, Kord tribes were moved to this region by Shah Abbas I for preventing the attacks of Ozbaks. This city was the center of local clashes during Ghajar period. This city is reconstructed according to new architectural styles in recent years.
The important natural, historical and religious sites of the city are as follows:
Zavarem, Oghaz, Golbol-Namanlou countryside,
Golool protected area,
Poostindooz and Kafar Ghaleh (castle) caves,
Teymoori grave,
Imamzadeh Hamzeh Reza,
Sheik Rashiddedin Mohammad mausoleum.