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Taleqan Destination Guide
Discover Taleqan in Iran
Taleqan in the region of Ostān-e Alborz is a place located in Iran - some 53 mi or ( 86 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Taleqan is now 09:44 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Zavarak, Tehran, Sowhan, Sari, and Sanandaj. When in this area, you might want to check out Zavarak . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Taleqan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shahrood (River)
Shahrood or Shah-Rud, also translated as Shah River, is a river of northern Iran, a right-hand tributary of the Sefid River. It flows through the southern Alborz mountain range, originating on the slopes of the Takht-e Suleyman Massif at 4850 m. . The Shah River is about 175 km long.
Located at 36.37 50.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Alamut Castle
Alamut was a mountain fortress located in the South Caspian province of Daylam near the Rudbar region in Iran, approximately 100 km (60 mi) from present-day Tehran, Iran. The name means "Eagle's Nest. " Under the leadership of Hasan-i Sabbah, Alamut became the site of intense activity for the Shi'a Nizari Ismai'li, along with a smaller subgroup known as the Assassins, between 1090 and 1256 AD. During the medieval period, the castle functioned as the major stronghold of the Nizari Ismaili state.
Located at 36.44 50.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
East Alamut District
East Alamut District is a district in Qazvin County, Qazvin Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 12,519, in 4,128 families. The District has one city: Moallem Kalayeh. The District has three rural districts (dehestan): Alamut-e Bala Rural District, Alamut-e Pain Rural District, and Moallem Kalayeh Rural District.
Located at 36.47 50.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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