This city lies in the Silakhor Plain, along the Zagros mountain range, and features a combination of relatively mild summers and cold winters. Over the centuries—especially during the Sassanid and Seljuk periods—Borujerd was recognized as an important industrial, commercial, and strategic center. During the Qajar era, it briefly served as the administrative capital of Lorestan and Khuzestan Provinces.
Among the city’s key historical and cultural sites are:
The Grand Mosque of Borujerd
Soltani Mosque
Imamzadeh Jafar Shrine
The Historic Bazaar
Choqa Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the city and surrounding mountains.
Major Tourist Attractions in Borujerd:
Shah Zavarioun Mausoleum
The House of Eftekhar-al-Eslam Tabatabaei
Anthropology Museum (Museum of Ethnology)
Movaseqi Tekyeh (Religious Memorial Site)
Borujerd is a historic city in Lorestan Province, known for its mountainous nature, traditional architecture, and rich cultural heritage.
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