Shapur Khast, Khorramabad

Name: Shapur Khast
Address: Darvazeh Borji, Emam St., Khorramabad, Iran

#2 among attractions in Khorramabad

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Shapur Khast or Falak-ol-Aflak is a castle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city of Khorramabad, the regional capital of Lorestan province, Iran. This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era. ()

Local name: فلک‌الافلاک Coordinates: 33°29'1"N, 48°21'12"E

Address

Darvazeh Borji, Emam St.Khorramabad Iran

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Shapur Khast – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brick Minaret, Tawseelah Castle, Aamaj Castle, Shapuri bridge.

1.1 miS
Tower
Brick Minaret, Khorramabad
28 min walk • Brick Minaret is a historical minaret in Khorramabad, Iran. This Minaret is close to the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle and was built to help caravans find their ways through dark nights. To facilitate this, a fire was lighted on top of the minaret, which was visible from long distances.
~50 ftNE
Forts and castles
Tawseelah Castle, Khorramabad
1 min walk • The Castle of Tawseelah, Aamaj castle is a fortified structure surrounded by trenches in North Kukherd Rural District in Kukherd District, Hormozgan Province in south Iran.
~50 ftNE
Forts and castles
Aamaj Castle, Khorramabad
1 min walk • The Castle of Aamaj, Aamaj castle is one of the most significant examples for trench-enclosed, fortified structures in the Kukherd District, Hormozgan Province in south Iran.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Shapuri bridge, Khorramabad
35 min walk • Shapuri Bridge or Broken Bridge is a historical bridge from Sassanid era located in the south of Khorramabad in Lorestan province. The bridge has 28 arches and 27 Pile bridges, each 61 square meters; five of its arches are intact and the others have been destroyed by natural factors.
~50 ftNE
Forts and castles
Siba Castle, Khorramabad
1 min walk • The Castle of Siba, Siba castle is one of the most remarkable examples of fortified structures surrounded by trench in Kukherd District, Hormozgan Province in south Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shapur Khast?

Nearby attractions include Tawseelah Castle, Khorramabad (1 min walk), Siba Castle, Khorramabad (1 min walk), Aamaj Castle, Khorramabad (1 min walk).

Shapur Khast, Khorramabad

Facts and practical information

Shapur Khast – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Brick Minaret, Khorramabad

Tawseelah Castle, Khorramabad

Aamaj Castle, Khorramabad

Shapuri bridge, Khorramabad

Siba Castle, Khorramabad

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shapur Khast?