Urmia, Provincial capital in West Azerbaijan, Iran
The city extends across a fertile plain at 1,332 meters elevation, bordered by Lake Urmia to the east and mountains near the Turkish border.
The settlement traces back over three thousand years, making it the oldest city in northwestern Iran and the nineteenth historical city recognized by UNESCO.
The population includes Iranian Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Assyrians, and Armenians, creating a mix of Muslim, Christian, and other religious communities across the city.
The area produces agricultural goods including apples, grapes, and tobacco, with spring and summer offering the most favorable conditions for visiting the region.
Lake Urmia, located 20 kilometers from the city, stands as the largest inland lake in Iran and contains numerous islands supporting local bird populations.
Location: Central District
Elevation above the sea: 1,332 m
Website: https://urmia.ir
GPS coordinates: 37.54861,45.06750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
Urmia Lake
32.3 km
Maragheh Observatory
102.3 km
Cheekha Dar
87.1 km
Cilo Dağı
94.1 km
Hallgurd mountain
91.7 km
Saint Bartholomew Monastery
100.6 km
Saint Mary Assyrian Church
479 m
Urmia Lake Bridge
38.4 km
Uludoruk
94.1 km
Jameh Mosque of Urmia
776 m
Kelashin Stele
73.2 km
Sardar Mosque
396 m
Jameh Mosque of Mehrabad
90.9 km
Menareh Mosque
378 m
St. Sarkis Church
9.3 km
Geoy Tepe
7.7 km
Saint George Church (Haftvan)
74.4 km
St. Mary's Cathedral, Urmia
362 m
Seh Gonbad Tower
981 m
Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Urmia
1.7 km
Urmia Bazaar
731 m
Qafariyeh Dome
104.2 km
St. Stephanus
438 m
Qermez Gol Hammam
91.6 km
Hedayat Madrasa (Urmia)
360 m
Rasadkhaneh Cave
102.2 km
Khan Takhti Rock Relief
66.9 km
Imamzadeh Taj al-Din Ali
88.5 kmReviews
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