Bandar Anzali is one of Iran's free trade zones, located in Gilan Province, and is considered one of Iran's sports hubs. The city's football team is one of the longstanding teams in the Iranian football league, and legends such as Sirous Ghaemmaghami and Bahman Salehnia are among the esteemed players of this team. Bandar Anzali is known as the tenth busiest port in Iran and holds significant importance due to its access to Caspian Sea countries like Russia. With its rainy climate, unique architecture, piers, and wharves, this port is also considered one of the most beautiful ports and tourist cities in Iran.