Shahrak-e Alvand
Shahrak-e Alvand is a locality in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,789 metres. Shahrak-e Alvand is situated nearby to the locality Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī, as well as near Manūchehrī.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Baba Tahir Mausoleum and Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan).
Baba Tahir Mausoleum
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The Baba Tahir Mausoleum َ in its current form was designed by the architect Mohsen Foroughi during the Pahlavi era and is located in Baba Tahir Square in Hamadan. Baba Tahir Mausoleum is situated 3½ km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.
Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan)
Shrine
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Imamzadeh Hadi (Hamadan) is a shrine, which is situated 3 km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.
مسجد پیروادی (گازران)
Mosque
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مسجد پیروادی (گازران) is a mosque, which is situated 4 km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maryanaj and Ecbatana.
Maryanaj
Neighborhood
Maryanaj is a city in the Central District of Hamadan County, Hamadan province, Iran.
Ecbatana
Locality
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Ecbatana 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. Ecbatana is situated 4 km southeast of Shahrak-e Alvand.
Hamadan
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Hamadan is one of the oldest cities in Western Iran, and some believe the world. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.
Shahrak-e Alvand
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Alvand”
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.8207° or 34° 49′ 15″ northLongitude
48.4754° or 48° 28′ 31″ eastElevation
1,789 metres (5,869 feet)Open location code
8H6CRFCG+75GeoNames 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
Explore places such as Ḩeşār-e Moţahharī and Manūchehrī.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Alvand and Mādar.
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