Discover Vikan in Iran
Vikan in the region of Qazvīn is a place located in Iran - some 62 mi or ( 100 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Vikan is now 03:06 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Salaj Anbar, Khoshkeh Chal, Owchan, Tehran, and Sowhan. When in this area, you might want to check out Salaj Anbar . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Vikan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Alamut River
The Alamut River is a river of northern Iran. It flows through the southern Alborz mountain range into the Shah River. The Taliqan and Alamut rivers conjoin to form the Shah River.
Located at 36.40 50.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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.
Located at 36.44 50.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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.
Located at 36.47 50.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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