Arak
Arak, also known as Soltan Abad, is a major industrial city of 550,000 and the capital of Markazi Province in Western Iran.
Get in
There are multiple daily trains from Tehran, with a travel time of around five hours, as well as regional trains from nearby cities. In addition, an overnight trains connects with the eastern city of Mashhad. 🌍 Arak railway station is located in the southern outskirts of the city.
Get around
See
Hasanpour House
- Hammame Charfasl (Four-Season Bath)
- Baghe Nezam Lashgar (Esmaeili)
- Saraye Mehr (In the Bazaar)
- Sultan Abad Museum
- Koohe mostofi
- Park Amirkabir
- Park Jangali
- 'Bagh-e-Vahsh the zoo was first opened to investigate the pollution from the industries mainly from the Aluminium plant on animals
- 'Pol-e-doab an old mud based bridge built over sharra river
- Darreh-e-Gerdou famous for its walnut trees and ranges, it is very popular place for morning exercises and weekend getaways.
- Museum of Artifacts
- Mojtama-e Tafrihi-i.e. Amirkabir
Do
Buy
Known for their hand-knotted carpets which are generally referred to as Sarouk rugs, known for their exceptional quality and ability to withstand decades of wear
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- 🌍 Amir Kabir Hotel, Ayatollah Araki Blvd. A huge hotel and conference compound located at the western entrance to the city.
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