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Balus Destination Guide

Explore Balus in Iran

Balus in the region of Māzandarān is a place in Iran - some 76 mi or ( 122 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital city .

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Time in Balus is now 12:18 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Pa'in Eshtuj, Halu Kalleh-ye Bala, Golestan Mahalleh, Balus, and Bala Eshtuj. Since you are here already, consider visiting Pa'in Eshtuj . Where to go and what to see in Balus ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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.

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Located at 36.47 50.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Tags: Districts of Iran, Districts of Qazvin Province, Qazvin County

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.

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Located at 36.44 50.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Tags: 840s architecture, Alamut, Castles in Iran, Iranian architecture, Medieval legends, Qazvin Province