By embracing the largest population of Lur residences, Khorramabad is the provincial capital of Lurestan province and the 23rd Iranian most populated city while it is located at an elevation of 1148 meters above sea level and being surrounded by Zagros valleys.
Khorramabad neighbor cities are Selseleh in the north, Boroujerd in the northeast, Doroud and Aligoudarz in the east, Andimeshk in the south and Doureh and Pol-e Dokhtar in the west and southwest. By locating at the strategic road which connects Tehran to Khuzestan province, it deserves a unique significance in addition to the whole other features.
In terms of climate, Khorramabad has a Mediterranean climate with great amount of rainfall especially through winter and spring.
Khaydalu, the former ancient name of Khorramabad, was considered as one of the most important cities of Elamite civilization. The precise archeological researches indicates that Shahpourkhast city had been constructed on the ruins of Khaydalu by the order of Shapur II.
The whole remained historical monuments declare that Khorramabad was considered as an important city locating in western part of Iran in Sassanid era. Falak-ol-Aflak castle is a glorious monument as the symbol of Khorramabad which dates back to the glorious Sassanid era.
Historical and natural features of Khorramabad including: Falak-ol-Aflak castle, Brick minaret, Shapouri Bridge, Ancient Inscriptions, Baba Taher tomb and Kiu lake; have formed a great tourism concept in a way that it has been chosen as the first Iranian tourism sample city by the United Nations Regional Office.
Lur and Kurd tribes are considered as the residences of Khorramabad while they are mainly a group of Feili people. Among these tribes living in Khorramabad, the Luri dialect is considered as the main one.
Khorramabad is famed for its lush landscape from scenic waterfalls and green valleys to forests, rivers and natural springs. One of the most famous natural attractions of the city is the 48-meter Bisheh Waterfall, which is surrounded by oak trees.
“Iran Negin Travel” team are so willing to provide you with each single needed tourism facility through your stay in Khorramabad, just let us know the exact one you require.
• Falak-ol-Aflak Castle
• Khorramabad Inscription
• Kiu Lake
