City in Lorestan province, Iran
Borujerd
Borujerd is a city in the Central District of Borujerd County, Lorestan province in western Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
Getting to Borujerd
Train: Dorud is connected to National Railway. Once a part of Borujerd county, this city is 45 km southeast of Borujerd. It takes 40 min to get to Borujerd by minibus or less by a hired taxi. Bus: Frequent bus services run from many cities of Iran to this city. Borujerd has a good connection to many Iranian cities by bus.
Worth seeing
There are many architecture and natural places worth to visit in Borujerd. This city has a good combination of historical and natural attractions. The following attractions are more popular for local and foreigner tourists. Historical:
- 01Jameh Mosque of Borujerd
- 02Soltani Mosque of Borujerd
Large mosque built in the 19th century, during the Qajar era.
- 03Imamzadeh Ja'far
Mausoleum dating back to the 11th century AD.
Things to do
Walk in the busy lanes of the bazaar to see and know the tribal lurs. Walk in Shohada, Takhti and Bahar streets in the evenings with your local friends. Spend half a day in Vennai and try local pickled cucumber. Climb professionally in Garrin or Oshtorankuh Mt. Chill out in Kuche Baghi parkland with a local friend.
Where to eat
Borujerd has a good reputation for meal. Kebab, local bread and ice cream are must-eat foods. Don't miss local halva and sweets in Borujerd.
Getting around Borujerd the local way
- Get inIt takes 40 min to get to Borujerd by minibus or less by a hired taxi.
- Get aroundUse public bus system, shared taxi or telephone taxi.
- Go nextMost of the buses and minibuses leave from East Terminal (terminal-e sharq).
From Wikivoyage: Borujerd, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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