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. 2021-06-15

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, 34.0719°, 49.7016°. 2021-06-15

Get around

See

• Four Seasons Bathhouse (حمام چهارفصل‎). A historic bathhouse, now turned into a museum. 2021-06-15
• Markazi Province Museums of Honors (موزه مفاخر استان مرکزی). Provincial museum. 2021-06-15
• Sultanabad Museum. 2021-06-16
• 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

Drink

Sleep

• Amir Kabir Hotel, Ayatollah Araki Blvd, 34.071891°, 49.738089°. A huge hotel and conference compound located at the western entrance to the city. 2016-11-13

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