Arak

city in Markazi Province, Iran

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

By air

The airport is mainly for domestic flights, but there's a few seasonal international flights.

  • 🌍 Arak Airport. (updated Jun 2021)

By train

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 (ایستگاه راه‌آهن اراک) (Southern outskirts of the city). (updated Jun 2021)

Get around

See

Hasanpour House
  • 🌍 Four Seasons Bathhouse (حمام چهارفصل). A historic bathhouse, now turned into a museum. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Markazi Province Museums of Honors (موزه مفاخر استان مرکزی). Provincial museum. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Sultanabad Museum. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Baghe Nezam Lashgar (Esmaeili)
  • Saraye Mehr (In the Bazaar)
  • 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

  • Kalehpazi Mohebi (only breakfast). 5am to 9am. (updated Feb 2024)
  • Mohamad Reza Icecream, Shariati square. 10am to 10pm. (updated Feb 2024)

Drink

Sleep

  • 🌍 Amir Kabir Hotel, Ayatollah Araki Blvd. A huge hotel and conference compound located at the western entrance to the city. (updated Nov 2016)

Connect

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