About Arak
Arak is the capital of Markazi Province, Iran. Originally named Soltan Abad, the modern-day city of Arak was founded in 1808 by Yusef Khan e Gorji.Arak is surrounded by mountains in the south, west, and east, and its average altitude is about 1750m above sea level. It is located 260 km from the city of Tehran, and is in the vicinity of the cities of Qom and Isfahan.Arak has a continental climate that is, in general, relatively cold and ...
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Anjedan Village – Arak
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 ...
Sepahdari Seminary – Arak
Sepahdari Seminary is one of the historical bildings remaining from Qajar era that was built simultaneously with the establishment of Arak Bazaar to the order of Yousof Khan Gorji, the great sepahdar and founder of Arak City.Sepahdari Seminary ...
Hassan Pour Mansion – Arak
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 ...
Sarooq Village – Arak
This village is located 48 km. north west of Arak. It is one of the oldest villages of this province, and is 850 years old.Imamzadeh Haftado Do Tan related to 587 AH. is located in the central and old locality of the village. Sarooq is famous ...
Panjali Spring – Arak
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.
Emarat Wetland – Arak
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 ...
Sooleh Khoonzab Cave – Arak
This cave is located in the Shams Abad Mountains, 15 km. to the south of Arak. To the right of the rocky wall of the mountain is the first opening of the cave and the second one exists in the higher altitudes.Sooleh Khoonzab means "the hole of a ...
Baqer Abad Bridge – Arak
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 ...