Semnan
Iran
Semnan, the provincial capital of Iran's Semnan province, sits between the Alborz mountain range to the north and the Kavir desert to the south, on the historic Tehran–Mashhad route. The city is the cultural hub of the Semnani-speaking ethnic group and is known for local specialities including Shirmal pastry, Koloocheh cookies, kilim rugs, and daffodil flowers. It has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, access to mountain terrain, and connections to UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
- Population124,826
- Nearest water2.4 km
- Nearest mountain5.9 km
- UNESCO within 50 km2