Sangelaj

Sangelaj is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,139 metres. Sangelaj is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Golestan Palace and Haj Rajab Ali Mosque (Tehran).

Museum
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The is the former official royal Qajar complex in , Iran. One of the oldest historic monuments in the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the consists of a group of eight palatial royal structures surrounded by a wall, today used mainly as museums, surrounded by an outer wall, which were once enclosed within the defensive walls of Tehran's citadel.

Mosque
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Museum
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The houses the richest and largest collection of Iranian antiquities in the world. It is located in . The museum is the world's most important institution for Iranian history and one of the most comprehensive museums globally, home to over 3 million artifacts.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pamenar and Monirieh.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Locality
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The also known as Toopkhaneh Square is a major town square in , .

Sangelaj

Latitude
35.67653° or 35° 40′ 36″ north
Longitude
51.4126° or 51° 24′ 45″ east
Elevation
1,139 metres (3,737 feet)
Open location code
8H7HMCG7+J2
Geo­Names ID
10865533
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In Other Languages

“Sangelaj” goes by many names.
  • Persian: “درخونگاه”
  • Persian: “سنگلج”

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