The said which lies in a hollow area, is a octagonal structure with a domed ceiling. This structure is a remnant of the ancient bazaar of Khomein and constructed of stone. Its architecture is similar to that of other archaic bazaars of Iran.
Imam Khomeini's father-house which is located by the northern bank of the Khomein River is in the old part of the city. This house is very famous and is being visited by many tourists. It...
Near the cave of Shah Bolbol (Mahalat), there is a statue that is called Amro by the inhabitants. The latest theory is that this is the statue of Anahita and is related to the pre-Islamic...
The said is located near the Nimvor Fire Temple (Atashkadeh) Village, and dates to the Sassanide period. The structure consisted of cylindrical stony columns (supporting the ceiling). Besides which...
Other caves are: the Sefidkhani Cave 18 km. to the south of Arak which has refreshing water; Azad Khan Cave, to the west of Mahalat; Soorakh-e-Gav Cave to the north west of the Khorheh Village;...
This cave is located to the east of the Kahak Village near Delijan, and has wonderful scenes. It is one of the most important caves in this region, and lies between the Markazi and Qom provinces.
This cave is 35 km. to the south west of Arak. From ancient times this cave was a sacred and pilgrimage site for the Zoroastrians and annually many Zoroastrians from all over the country as...
The Anjadan Village has a long historical antiquity, and is located 37 km. to the east of Arak. This mausoleum (which is related to the Esmaeili sect), as well as the Chehel Dokhtaran Mausoleum are...
The said structure consists of a porch, mausoleum, dome, courtyard and a few family vaults. Here 6 persons have been laid to rest, these were the off springs of Imam Ali Ebne Abu Talib and Imam Kazem...
Other Imamzadehs of the province are: Imamzadeh Yahya and Fazl-al-Reza in Mahalat, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Esmail in Nimvar, Imamzadeh Yujan in Yujan Village of Khomein. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Essaq in...
The important handicrafts of this province are: The Sarooq carpets, rugs, Kilims, jajims (a loosely woven woolen material), giveh (a type of local foot ware). The Sarooq carpet is a reputed...
There are several kinds of delicacies in this provinces such as: Omach, Shireh, Toot, Tarkhineh, Ajildar, Shalqam, Aloo, Shole Qalamkar, Balqour, Toe and Reshteh. Kinds of Abgoosht (broth):...
