Discover Hormoz in Iran
Hormoz in the region of Hormozgān is a town located in Iran - some 664 mi or ( 1068 km ) South-East of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Hormoz is now 11:48 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tomun-e Gholamhasan, Chah-e Mohammad Beyni, Chah-e Mohammad 'Ali, Ziarat, and Shiraz. When in this area, you might want to check out Tomun-e Gholamhasan . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Hormoz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ormus
The Kingdom of Ormus (also known as Ohrmuzd, Hormuz, and Ohrmazd; Portuguese Ormuz) was a 10th to 17th century kingdom located within the Persian Gulf and extending as far as the Strait of Hormuz. The Kingdom was established by Arab princes in the 10th century who in 1262 came under the suzerainty of Persia, before becoming a client state of the Portuguese Empire. The kingdom received its name from the fortified port city which served as its capital.
Located at 27.10 56.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Fort of Our Lady of the Conception
The Fort of Our Lady of the Conception, also known as the Portuguese Castle, is a red stone fortress on Hormuz Island, Iran. It is one of the last surviving monuments of Portuguese colonial rule in the Persian Gulf. Constructed on reddish stone on a rocky promontory at the far north of the island, the castle was originally cut off from the rest of the island by a moat, traces of which still remain.
Located at 27.10 56.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Bandar Abbas International Airport
Bandar Abbas International Airport is an airport in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgān Province in Iran.
Located at 27.22 56.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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