Inundated with verdant parks and western influences, the capital of Gilan province is as stunning as the Rose de Rescht in bloom, buoyed by European commercial ties. Strolls through the old town and Saghari Sazan neighbourhood show you the city's past and daily life, with ethnic delicacies and stews. Meanwhile, Saqalaksar Dam's panoramic landscapes and the stepped arrangements of the hillside Masooleh Village remain beautiful and brisk, as Rasht maintains a stoic poise.