Madras
Madras is a locality in Central Western Iran, Western Iran and has an elevation of 1,827 metres. Madras is situated nearby to the neighborhood park mardom, as well as near abbas abad.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tomb of Esther and Mordechai and Avicenna Mausoleum.
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
Photo: Simorg, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is a tomb located in Hamadan, Iran. Iranian Jews and Iranian Christians believe it houses the remains of the biblical Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, and it is the most important pilgrimage site for Jews and Christians in Iran. Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is situated 2½ km east of Madras.
Avicenna Mausoleum
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Afshin khani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mausoleum of Avicenna, also known as the Tomb of Abu Ali Sina, is a mausoleum and history museum complex, located at Avicenna Square, in the city of Hamadan, in the province of Hamadan, Iran. Avicenna Mausoleum is situated 2½ km east of Madras.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hamadan and Ecbatana.
Hamadan
Photo: Amirr1367, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
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 3 km east of Madras.
Maryanaj
Neighborhood
Maryanaj is a city in the Central District of Hamadan County, Hamadan province, Iran. Maryanaj is situated 4 km northwest of Madras.
Madras
- Type: Locality
- Location: Central Western Iran, Western Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.79973° or 34° 47′ 59″ northLongitude
48.48503° or 48° 29′ 6″ eastElevation
1,827 metres (5,994 feet)Open location code
8H6CQFXP+V2GeoNames ID
8346370
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In Other Languages
“Madras” goes by many names.
- Persian: “مدرس”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bū ‘Alī and Laleh Park.
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