Brick Minaret of Khorramabad

The Brick minaret is an old monument of Khorramabad that you can see a full view of the city above it.

Brick minaret dates back to 900 years ago that is situated on the south of Khorramabad. This Brick minaret has been built on a stone base with a height of 30 meters. The radius at the lower level is about 5.4 meters. You can reach the roof of Brick minaret by walking up 99 sets of spiral stairs.

Due to the architectural style of this Brick minaret, it may date back to the Daylamites Empire. The entrance gate is placed on the western side of the minaret. In the vicinity of this minaret, there are remaining thick walls that indicate the existence of facilities such as a caravanserai, a mosque and so on.

This Brick minaret is like a tower that was used as a path-finding guide for caravans along the path to the ancient city of Shapur Khast. Shapur Khast is the old name of a city that was built in the current place of Khorramabad. In the past, many caravans have found their way through this minaret and have seen the enemy on top of it and made people aware of the danger of attack.

• Where to stay?

  You can stay in the nearest hotles to the Brick minaret as follows:
   
  • Rangin Kaman Hotel: It is a four-star hotel located on corner of Moallem Street, eastern Shohada Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes 36-minute walk from the hotel to the Brick minaret of Khorramabad.
     
  • Saliz Hotel: It is a three-star hotel located on Emam Khomeini Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes twelve-minute walk from the hotel to the Brick minaret of Khorramabad.
     
  • Azadi Hotel: It is a three-star hotel located on Mojahedin Eslam Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes 28-minute walk from the hotel to the Brick minaret of Khorramabad.
     
  • Shaghayegh Hotel: It is a two-star hotel located on Shariati Street, Emam Hossein Square, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes two-minute walk from the hotel to the Brick minaret of Khorramabad.

• What is the best time to go?

Summer is the best time to visit the Brick minaret of Khorramabad. If you decide to travel to Khorramabad, we suggest you see the other historical monuments and enjoy the green nature of Lorestan province. Bisheh Waterfall and Falak-ol-Aflak Castle are the best choices.

• Getting there?

The Brick dome of Khorramabad is located on the Ghazi Abad district, south of Khorramabad, Lorestan province. You can reach there via private car and public transportation such as bus or a taxi.

Taxi: You can use taxi calls with number 1825, then a taxi will be provided at your place after a few minutes.

Bus: You can ride a bus and get off at the Islamic Azad University bus station.