Shahrak-e Alvand

Shahrak-e Alvand is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,789 metres. Shahrak-e Alvand is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Baba Tahir Mausoleum and Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan).

The َ in its current form was designed by the architect Mohsen Foroughi during the Pahlavi era and is located in Baba Tahir Square in . is situated 3½ km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.

Shrine
is a shrine, which is situated 3 km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.

Mosque
is a mosque, which is situated 4 km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maryanaj and Ecbatana.

Neighborhood
is a city in the Central District of Hamadan County, province, .

Locality
was an ancient city, the capital of the Median kingdom, and the first capital in Iranian history. It later became the summer capital of the Achaemenid and Parthian empires. is situated 4 km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.

is one of the oldest cities in , and some believe the world. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.

Shahrak-e Alvand

Latitude
34.8207° or 34° 49′ 15″ north
Longitude
48.4754° or 48° 28′ 31″ east
Elevation
1,789 metres (5,869 feet)
Open location code
8H6CRFCG+75
Geo­Names ID
7394214
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In Other Languages

“Shahrak-e Alvand” goes by many names.
  • Persian: الوند
  • Persian: شهرک الوند

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Alvand and Mādar.

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