Khorramabad (Khoramabad or Khurramabad) is a city in and capital of Lorestan Province, Iran.
Khorramabad is situated in the Zagros Mountains. Khorramabad Airport is 3 km south of the city proper.
The city population is predominantly Lur and Lak, although the two groups are closely related.
In the city center, a tall citadel called Falak-ol-Aflak (The Heaven of Heavens), a relic of the Sassanid era, is now a nationally popular museum.
Economically, it is the regional base of the agricultural industry.
Khorramabad Attractions
Mehri Temple – Khorram Abad
This temple is located to the south west of Khoram Abad and at a distance of 8 km. from Khoram Abad-Koohdasht Road. There is a crypt dug out in the mountain in 'Baba Abbas' Valley, which at present is a protected military area. Surrounding this ...
Falakol Aflak Castle – Khorram Abad
This reputed and historical castle is located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khoram Abad. The original date of construction of the said castle is not known. It was formerly known as 'Shahpour Khast', but from the Qajar era has been ...
Dousheh Cave – Khorram Abad
This is a painting gallery with more than 8 thousands years old. A live gallery named Dousheh cave located in Khorram Abad and includes 110 paintings carved by primary men on stones. This cave is located in Korshourab village, one of the environs ...
Qomri Cave – Khorram Abad
The Qomri cave is located to the west of the valley of Khoram Abad, and internally it is more than 200 m. Besides, it has a long and narrow passage, the end of which has not been discovered yet.
Makhmal Kooh (Shabikhoon Gorge) Recreational Place – Khorram Abad
This beautiful area is located to the north of Khoram Abad, in the valley of Makhmal Kooh. It is so called due to abundance of small stones and flowers in the way to the same.
Falakol Aflak Castle Museum – Khorram Abad
This palace (museum) is one of the historical structures related to the Sassanian era. The said is located on a hill in the midst of the city of Khoram Abad. A section of this palace was converted into a museum in the years 1976-1977. This museum ...
Hayatol Qeib Mausoleum – Khorram Abad
It is located 50 km. south west of Khoram Abad in the village of 'Qallebi'. The entrance door faces north. Its anteroom is at an higher level than the tomb, the latter has been placed to the south eastern corner. The southern wall has an altar ...
Kiyou Lake – Khorram Abad
This lake is situated alongside a park by the same name. The Kiyou Lake gains its water from the natural springs, in addition to the beauty it has attributed to the city, it is a famous spot for tourists. Furthermore, there are a number of large and ...
