Arak, Industrial metropolis in Markazi province, Iran
Located 260 kilometers southwest of Tehran, Arak stands at an elevation of 1738 meters, surrounded by mountains in the Central District.
Founded in 1808 as Sultanabad by Yusef Khan-e Gorji, the city featured a fortress with thick walls and eight towers protected by deep moats.
The city developed into a center of carpet production in the late 19th century, with Sarouk rugs becoming a notable regional craft.
The city connects to major Iranian destinations through its airport, established in 1938, and its railway station on the Trans-Iranian network.
Arak transformed from a military base into Iran's industrial capital, producing steel, aluminum, petrochemicals, and heavy machinery for the nation.
Location: Central District
Inception: 1808
Elevation above the sea: 1,738 m
Website: https://arak.ir
GPS coordinates: 34.09500,49.69806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
Jameh Mosque of Arak
27.5 km
Agha Zia ol Din Mosque
516 m
Four Seasons Hammam
1.5 km
Arak Bazaar
653 m
Milajerd Castle
60 km
Haj Wakil Castle
2 km
Shah Qalandar Mausoleum
33.3 km
Shah Gharib Mausoleum
33.4 km
Pir-e Moradabad Mausoleum
14.1 km
Khomeini House (Khomein)
61.6 km
منزل الحاج حسين خاكباز محسني
27.7 km
Hasanpur House
546 m
Majd al-Mamalek Caravanserai
35.1 km
Mount Shahbaz (Markazi)
36.2 km
Imamzadeh Abdullah and Ameneh Khatun
2.4 km
Imamzadeh Qasem (Azna County)
50.3 km
Lakan Hammam
43.5 km
تپه پری
60.5 km
Imamzadeh Qasem Castle
50.2 km
موزه مفاخر
2.6 km
Imamzadeh Muhammad Abed (Mashhad-e Miqan)
12.7 km
Imamzadeh Chehel Akhtaran (Anjedan)
33.5 km
قلعه ریزه سینقان
29.8 km
Shahrjerd Dovecote
8.9 km
Mishijan Citadel
60.9 km
Amir Kabir Park (Arak)
2.4 km
Khondab Weir
51.6 km
Arak Tulip Garden
2.9 kmReviews
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