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.
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Map of Arak
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The airport is mainly for domestic flights, but there's a few seasonal international flights.
- 1 Arak Airport.
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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.
- 2 Arak railway station (ایستگاه راهآهن اراک) (Southern outskirts of the city).
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- 1 Four Seasons Bathhouse (حمام چهارفصل). A historic bathhouse, now turned into a museum.
- 2 Markazi Province Museums of Honors (موزه مفاخر استان مرکزی). Provincial museum.
- Sultanabad Museum.
- 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
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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
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- Kalehpazi Mohebi (only breakfast). 5am to 9am.
- Mohamad Reza Icecream, Shariati square. 10am to 10pm.
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- 1 Amir Kabir Hotel, Ayatollah Araki Blvd. A huge hotel and conference compound located at the western entrance to the city.