Markazi Province
Area
29,127 km2
Capital
Arak
Language (s)
Persian
Population
1,413,959
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Main Cities
Saveh, Arak, Mahallat, Zarandiyeh, Khomein, Delijan, Tafresh, Ashtian, Shazand and Komeijan
Famous Souvenir (s)
Fatir bread, jozghand, Pomegranate, Aghoz bread
Cover (s)
Men’s traditional clothing: fedora, Ghushi hat (a kind of hat made of wool that is used in winter to cover the head and ears), Pahlu (side) hat (a kind of hat for the men of Lord Families or patricians), Shapoo hat (For school mullahs), robe, shirt, vest, Pusti and Kapank (used by shepherds in winter), Teman (pants) Women's traditional clothing: hat, Chaqchu (veil scarves), Charghad (scarf), Chador, Kerchief (tied on the head), Kalaghy (a long scarf thrown over the bride’s head), Pachin (an ankle-length dress), Koynek (a knee-length dress), Gherband (a long corrugated skirt), coat and vest
Famous Shopping Centers
Aseman Mall, Passargad Shopping Center, Eslami Mall, Arak Bazaar, Amirkabir Shopping Center, Sadaf Shopping Center
Famous Handicraft (s)
Traditional weavings like carpet weaving, Wood work like wood carving, pottery, painting, writing, calligraphy, Metal works like engraving, making traditional footwears, architectural decorations such as mirror work, Cutting precious and semi-precious gems.
Geography
Markazi Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Markazi lies in western Iran. Its capital is Arak. It is bordered with Isfahan, Semnan Province, and Zanjan.
Due to high mountains, closeness to the centre of Iran, proximity to the dock area of Howz-e Soltan Lake, Meighan desert and Salt Lake as well as being at the confluence of two Alborz and Zagros mountain range, Markazi province has various climates. These climates are: semi-desert climate, temperate mountainous climate with cold winters and mild summers, cold mountainous climate with cold and snowy winters and cool summers.
Due to high mountains, closeness to the centre of Iran, proximity to the dock area of Howz-e Soltan Lake, Meighan desert and Salt Lake as well as being at the confluence of two Alborz and Zagros mountain range, Markazi province has various climates. These climates are: semi-desert climate, temperate mountainous climate with cold winters and mild summers, cold mountainous climate with cold and snowy winters and cool summers.
Museum (s)
Four Seasons bath (museum) in Arak, Celebrities Museum of Markazi province, Museum of Soltanabad in Arak, Chaharsuq Museum in Saveh, Ashtian museum, Arak Biodiversity museum, Museum of S. Mohtasham in Khomein, museum of Hassanpour in Arak
Site Attractions (s)
Meighan Lake, Khorhe Lake and Temple, Ghasemabad Lake, Nakhjir Cave, Haftadgholleh protected area, Sarband protected area, Shah Abbasi inn and bridge, Naragh historical complex, Imamzadeh Yahya, Mahallat spa, Dokhtar (girl) castle, Aveh historic hill, Imam Khomeini parents’ house, Khomein Jame Mosque, the tomb of Professor Hesabi, Arak bazaar, hazaveh historic village, historic castle of Mostofi Al-mamalik, Cave of Juq Castle and ...