Tafresh

Iran
Tafresh, Iran
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This small mountain city in Iran's Markazi Province, Tafresh sits amid high ranges southwest of Tehran, giving it a cool-to-cold climate and natural scenery shaped by the surrounding peaks. Settlement in the area predates the Islamic period, and the city is considered one of the notable tourist destinations of Markazi Province, with several distinct historic neighbourhoods including Fam, Tarkhouran, Khalchan, Kahriz, and Tappeh Qal'eh.

  • Population14,399
  • Nearest water0.4 km
  • Nearest mountain1.9 km