Karaj Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alborz Province, Iran
About Karaj
Karaj (Persian: كرج pronounced [kæˈɾædʒ]) is a city in and the capital of Karaj County, Alborz Province, Iran. In 2011, its population was estimated to be about 1.6 million, making it the fifth-largest city in Iran. It is 20 km (12 mi) west of Tehran, in the foothills of the Alborz mountains. The city is surrounded by mountains which give it great landscapes. The history of Karaj dates back many centuries. The stone built Zoroastrian fire temple of Takht-e-Rostam from the Parthian era is a testament to this. The Soleimanieh palace (which houses a college of Agriculture), the mausoleum of Shahzadeh Soleiman, Imamzadeh Rahman and Zeid Palang Abad-e-Eshtehard are other historical relics of the Karaj area. During the Pahlavi dynasty era, the Morvarid Palace was constructed in nearby Mehrshahr
Top Attractions in Karaj
Explore the best things to see and do in Karaj:
- ★Pearl Palace
- ★Shah Abbasi Caravanserai
- ★Suleymanieh Palace
Where to Stay in Karaj
- 🏨Hotel Amir Kabir
- 🏨Hotel Saman
- 🏨Mar Mar Hotel
- 🏨Pardis Hotel
Karaj Travel Guide Sections
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