Arak

Arak, also known as Soltan Abad, is a major industrial city of 550,000 and the capital of Markazi Province in Western Iran.

By air
The airport is mainly for domestic flights, but there's a few seasonal international flights.



By train
There are multiple daily trains from Tehran, with a travel time of around five hours, as well as regional trains from nearby cities. In addition, an overnight trains connects with the eastern city of Mashhad.



See



 * Baghe Nezam Lashgar (Esmaeili)
 * Saraye Mehr (In the Bazaar)
 * Koohe mostofi
 * Park Amirkabir
 * Park Jangali
 * 'Bagh-e-Vahsh the zoo was first opened to investigate the pollution from the industries mainly from the Aluminium plant on animals
 * 'Pol-e-doab an old mud based bridge built over sharra river
 * Darreh-e-Gerdou famous for its walnut trees and ranges, it is very popular place for morning exercises and weekend getaways.
 * Museum of Artifacts
 * Mojtama-e Tafrihi-i.e. Amirkabir
 * Darreh-e-Gerdou famous for its walnut trees and ranges, it is very popular place for morning exercises and weekend getaways.
 * Museum of Artifacts
 * Mojtama-e Tafrihi-i.e. Amirkabir

Buy
Known for their hand-knotted carpets which are generally referred to as Sarouk rugs, known for their exceptional quality and ability to withstand decades of wear