Kahriz (Koohrood) River – Arak

The Anjadan Village has a long historical antiquity, and is located 37 km. to the east of Arak. This mausoleum (which is related to the Esmaeili sect), as well as the Chehel Dokhtaran Mausoleum are situated in the said village. These structures date back to the Safavid era, and the same were held...

Haj Vakil Castle was one of the buildings which had been used as the location of a carpet-weaving factory of an American Zigler Company. At that time the carpets which were reputedly known as Sarooq, had been woven in Arak and used to be exported to other countries. At present out of this structure...

The same is located to the southwest of Arak, and has an important role in the environment of the region and is an important place for tourism in the province. In addition to maintaining the water of the Shera River and irrigating the agricultural lands, it is important from the environmental and...

This building was established at Ahmad Shah Qajar time. According to the studies and research, establishment of the aforementioned mansion is attributed to Haj Ali Moshiri, one of the carpet merchants and businessmen in Sultan Abad (current Arak). Two different periods are detectable in the...

The Anjedan Village, a district of Arak (40 km. east of Arak) is very attractive due to natural beauties, magnificant caves, hunting grounds, and historical relics. As this village after the Mongol invasion, was the center of settlement and activities of the Esmaili sect, a few tombs belonging to...

This Spring is located on the main road from Arak to Borujerd, near the Tooreh Village. This natural attraction is a summer camping area for students.

A part of this bazaar dates back to 1228 AH. The structure is outstanding from the architectural point of view. All its main sections are constructed in the form of straight rows, branching off at right angles to these rows. The latter being generally the carpet sellers sector. This bazaar was...

Miqan Lake is placed to the northeast of Arak and is the final point of the water basin for Arak which absorbs the surface water of the seasonal flood canals. The area of the Miqan Lake is between 100-110 square kilometers. In winters the weather is moderate, that is why, many migrant birds com to...

Within 22 km. to the north of Arak (district of Tehran), the remnants of an underground city called Zolf Abad can be observed. The ruins indicate that this was a thriving city in the past.

This river takes its source in the heights between Arak and Malayer. After joining with other rivers and irrigating the surrounding lands, it flows towards the Haus Soltan lake. In the higher areas of the river, leisure spots are found.

This bridge belongs to the contemporary period, and was built during the Russian invasion to Iran. It is located on the old Arak-Esfahan Road. The main bridge was destroyed in a flood, and it was reconstructed again. The construction material used was generally of stone with interesting...

The said also reputedly known as Imamzadeh Mashad Miqan is one of the famed pilgrimage sites of this province. This tomb is near the village of Mashad Miqan, 12 km. north of Arak. It is a remnant of the Saljuqi era. Its dome has roman arches and its walls are made of brick. The above mentioned has...