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Qom, Iran

cover photo by Ruhollakalantari

Location added by Nicola Adami

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.5 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : 34.641373, 50.875158 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : People, after asking for the premise. Architecture. In Qom, the second Holy City of importance after Mashhad, famous for its magnificent sanctuary known as Hazrat and Masumeh, lies the wing of the most intransigent clergy in the country, which governs Iran since 1979. That is one of the more cities rapid growth of the nation (population doubled since the revolution) and unfortunately the new and bad condominiums are turning their appearance. However, despite the ongoing changes, Qom remains one of the most religious and conservative cities in Iran.

Recommended equipment : Wide angle and lens for portraits. Handyman targets.

Best months : Spring or Autumn.In summer the temperature is really high (40 °)

How to get there : From Italy with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul, then go on to Isfahan, Shiraz or Tehran. Then Pullman up to Qom.

Visits : Hazrat-e Masumeh Shrine. Non-Muslim visitors may access the complex (women must wear chador, available at Entry No. 1) but not at the proper shrine. the official line stipulates that anyone who is not Muslim should visit the site in a group accompanied by a tour guide approved by the superintendents of the sanctuary.

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Sunrise: 06:09, Sunset: 18:18

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🌑 New Moon, Brightness: 2%

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