Iraj Castle, Varamin

Name: Iraj Castle
Address: Varamin, Iran

#4 among attractions in Varamin

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Iraj Castle is a fortification built in 4th or 5th century AD in the central region of Ray, Sasanian Empire, near modern-day Asgarabad-e Abbasi, Iran. The monument is known for its peculiar design: large defensive walls with embedded rooms and arches, with towers at regular intervals, enclosing a vast empty interior of 190 hectares. ()

Local name: قلعه ایرج Area: 0.73 mi²Height: 82 ftCoordinates: 35°20'35"N, 51°40'51"E

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Iraj Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imamzadeh Yahya, Aladdin Tower, Jameh Mosque of Varamin.

2.6 miSW
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2.4 miSW
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Iraj Castle, Varamin

Facts and practical information

Iraj Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Imamzadeh Yahya, Varamin

Aladdin Tower, Varamin

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