Lorestan Province, with a history of 54,000 years and a civilization history of 7,000 years, is considered one of the most important settlements in history and has always been of special interest to archaeologists and paleontologists. This province is a very rich region in terms of natural, historical and cultural attractions. The existence of about 5,000 historical monuments, more than 2,500 monuments registered in the list of national monuments, more than 90 historical bridges, a collection of castles, historical houses and ancient caves is evidence of the ancient history of Lorestan.
Lorestan’s tourist attractions are spread across the province with great diversity, the most important of which are the historical castle of Falak-ol-Aflak, the brick minaret, ancient cave wall paintings, thousands of square kilometers of forest, soaring peaks such as Oshtrankoh, the Azna Snow Tunnel, raging rivers such as Caesar, sulfur springs, the beautiful Gohar Lake, more than 40 permanent and seasonal waterfalls, protected areas, and a four-season climate that varies throughout the year.
In 1401, the number of visitors to museums and historical monuments under the jurisdiction of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism was 505,043, which is almost 5 times higher than in 1400. Also, in 1401, the number of foreign tourists entering the province was about 1,084, which is more than 3 times higher than in 1400.
The Capital of Nature in Iran
The Capital of Historical Bridges in Iran
Khorramabad Valley awaiting UNESCO World Heritage Site registration
Rich local music (kamancheh playing – serena playing)
Religious ceremonies and ancient rituals such as the Gul Mali ritual on the day of Ashura
Local foods and sweets as souvenirs
Rich handicrafts such as Varshosazi, kilim, jajim, giveh and felt weaving, etc.
Unparalleled climate diversity (land of four seasons)
Unspoilt nature (land of springs, waterfalls, lakes, wetlands, valleys and towering mountains)
Outstanding architectural monuments such as Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, mosques and historical bridges
Existence of museums of historical objects with valuable artifacts such as 5,000-year-old bronzes and anthropological museums
Existence of 12 tourist destination villages