Falakolaflak Citadel in Borujerd

Its not really as big as it seems to be. But beautiful place after all.

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A beautiful castle that has a museum of nice ancient stuff. The structure is built during the Sasanid era.

You can walk on the roof of this historical castle. Plus it has a museum inside

Very beautiful both the castle and surrounding garden. The neighborhood is amazingly old. The location is very accessible if you dont bring your car. The only downside is the overwhelming crowd of enthusiastic people, many of which are screaming children.

is a castle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city of Khorramabad, the regional capital of Lorestan province, Iran. This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era (224–651).[1]The Khorramabad River runs past the eastern and south-western side of the Falak-ol-Aflak hill providing the fortress some natural protection on those sides. Today, the western and northern sides of the hill are bordered by the residential districts of Khorramabad.

The construction of a fence wall has been completed around Falak-ol-Aflak fortress, an imposing monument of Sassanids, which dominates the capital city of Khorramabad in western Iran.

It belongs to Sassanid empire made by Shapour; new fort was built on ancient foundation.Very beautiful and stunning!

Amazing architecture date back to Sasanyd dynasty

Its summer is so fantastic and has spectacular view. Here is nearby the village.

In my opinion it is the only place in khorramabad itself worth visiting.

It was closed. But looks good.

Falak-ol-Aflak is the most important historical monument in Khorram Abad, the capital city of Lorestan Province, Western Iran. The castle has been used as a military base and prison till around 2000. The building is beautiful and offers 360 view of the city and surrounding river. It is located above a hill with about 50 m elevation and not suitable for disabled people. A great museum about Lur tribes and the history of Lorestan especially Luristan bronze is established inside the castle.

A historical castle with many Lorish and Lakish untold stories.

Shapur Khast (Persian: شاپورخواست‎or Falak-ol-Aflak (Persian: فلک الافلاک‎, lit. the Castle of the Castlesis a castle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city of Khorramabad, the regional capital of Lorestan province, Iran. This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era (224–651).

Visiting this place always makes me feel good, specially in February and March when the weather is Fresh.

Falak al-Aflak or Shapurkhast fort is a historical castle in the center of Khorramabad city in Lorestan province. The constellation is also known as the Twelve Towers. This building is located on a hill overlooking the city of Khorramabad and near the river, in the center of the city and is the most impressive historical and tourist monument in this city. The construction of this castle dates back to the Sassanid period. This building was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran on October 1, 1980 with the registration number 883.Falak al-Aflak literally means "Sepehr Sepehran". The castle of the constellations is known by various names over time. Shapurkhast Fortress, Saber Khasta Fortress, Khorramabad Fortress, Twelve Towers and Atabakan Palace are among them. Khorramabad Castle has been recorded from the Qajar period onwards under the name of Falak al-Aflak. Since the Twelve Towers may be a reference to the Twelve Constellations, the name Constellation may be derived from this.This castle dates back to the Sassanid period. The Sassanids built a city called Shapurkhast around the present-day region of Khorramabad, which was later destroyed and built in its place around the seventh century AH of present-day Khorramabad. It is believed that the castle of the celestial sphere is the same fortress of Shapurkhast that was used by the government and the military during the Sassanid period. From the sixth century AH, after the construction of the new city of Khorramabad, this fort was also known as Khorramabad, and it is probably the name of the constellation in the Qajar period.Due to its strategic position in the fourth century AH, this fortress became the seat of the government of Al-Hasanavieh and Ganjoor during the reign of Al-Buwayh. Military barracks and political prisons in the first and second Pahlavi eras are among the most important uses of the castle in the past.

nice and old with a great view

What an amazing museum inside the building! It was abaout the "Lor" (one of the ethnic groups in Iranculture.

Such a beautiful castle. Felt so fortunate to be able to access through out the floors but insufficient time to explore more of Sassanid empire heritage and treasure. Will be back soon !

Very crowded on holidays. The interior has nothing, but you can take a lot of beautiful photos from outside of the castle.

It was a beautiful historical place. There was a museum about the culture of the people. Stunning view of city.

A very lovely historical Place. It was Really big and Beautiful. They had also digged a very very Long Water shaft with hand. I think it was about 40 km😕. I wish I had such a house😁

Interesting castle with a nomadic museum inside

A sassanid castle over a hill which you can also have a nice view of Khoram Abad from , there is a nice anthropology museum of Lorish people there as well .

Great Citadel ,great museum of the history and the culture, nature and life in lorestan.

Besides the history of castel & water spring also the museum was so nice, some how a museum of culturals, traditions & nature around there.. but the site around really needs work for better presentation

Such a nice castle. But unfortunately its altered over time and no good history banners are around. U cant understand whats the history of the castle. And u just have access to first top floor of castle and actually cant visit lower floors(as it altered or secrets near by)

the castle was beautiful and I liked it. but the people here werent nice, wont visit this city again.

Amazing and complete include museum and castle options

Thats amazing. Especially the musuem

Amazing! This castle have been built at least 15 centuries ago in Sassanid empire.

Lots of history to visit here! Great castle! Definitely recommended!

Incredible sassanid castle in the center of Khorramabad .. the view of the city is just perfect and it s made very clean and tasteful.. the best thing sbout this site is the museum... One of thr best museums of Iran I have ever seen.. very nice museum 👍🏻

Historic and beautiful. U need hat and sun cream probably ... its windy even during summer

The best thing about this castle in city view from top of the walls. Loved it.

It is an amazing castle full of interesting ancient elements. But it lacks some equipment like clean restrooms, well designed coffeeshop or restaurant.

One of the best castles ever seen in my life, worth to walk and see the place.

Khorramabad is a city you shouldnt miss. Its absolutely beautiful and the people are some of the most friendly and welcoming I have ever seen. If you get to the city, you wouldnt miss Falakolaflak, and you really shouldnt. The citadel might not have much to offer, but the view from the top is worth it.

There is a museum and it has interesting things. The tickets costs only 5 thousand thomans. It has a parking if you have a car

Compared with some castles in Europe, this one is really rather small and not very impressive. It is still nice to visit if you are in the area, and the museum is interesting. But you really should not go to Khorramabad only to see the castle.

It was very crowded in Nowruz otherwise it was very good and people and staff were polite and has good manners. there is a museum including ancient tools from over thousands of years ago and traditional local lifestyle.

A big castle belonged to a long time ago. Great view of the city and a range of fairs occured there.But never go there in public holidays. Everythings awful at this time. Cause nobody is responsible.

Great view from the castle!

Great castle and prison on top of the mountain, thick walls which are heavily armed against attacks. A place to find a rich history of Lorestan and Khaans .There is also a cultural, historical and military museum which helps your imagination of traditions and how people used to live. Recommended to visit and help this place to be alive.

A must see for anyone visiting Khorramabad. There is also a museum inside the castle and some of the items on display date back to 3000 years ago.

such a beautiful castle! its very old and highly recommended to visit.

A masterpiece of a remnant from the very ancient centuries that represents the ancient Iranian architecture and originality

The castle is huge and amazing.I really enjoyed visiting the castle.There is a museum inside the castle is very beautiful.

Falak-ol-Aflak means heaven of heavens. Inside of castel you can see a great museum with stuff of first civilization of Iran