‘Hamedan‘, ‘Hamadan‘ or by local dialect ‘Hemedan‘, is one of Iran’s cities located in the west and mountainous, center of the province and the town of Hamedan. By reading this article, Studying in Hamedan can become easier for you.
Hamedan
This place is located on The slope of Alvand mountain with a height of 1,741 meters above sea surface and is known as one of the coolest cities in Iran. Hamedan is considered one of the oldest cities in Iran. In 1385(2006), the Islamic parliament announced Hamedan as “The Capital City of History and Civilization of Iran”. Hamedan is the first capital city of the first kingdom of Iran known as ‘Mods’. However, The oldest found works are from the ancient site of Hegmatane and also Ganjnameh inscriptions belong to the Hakhamaneshian era.
Also, this city was one of the capital cities of the country in Hakhamaneshian, Ashkanian, Sasanian, Al booye, and Saljooghian times. Hamedan Because of having historical centers and sightseeing, It is known as one of the cultural and tourist cities in terms of academics, By having centers such as Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan University of Technology, Islamic Azad University Hamedan unit, Payam Noor University of Hamedan and other centers, is considered one of the academic poles of the country. Boo-Ali Sina tomb is Hamedan’s symbol and also It is known as one of Iran’s background symbols in the culture of universe and knowledge.
In terms of population, This city is ranked as the thirteenth most crowded city in Iran. In the years 1300 to 1304(1921-1925), A German engineer called ‘Karel Ferish‘has designed a modern pattern for Hamedan which is considered a radial maps type. The municipality of Hamedan is located in Boo-Ali Sina Square. The 6 main avenues of the town are attached to this square. Nowadays, due to population density and radial patterns, There is a lot of traffic in the city center.
Transportation
Hamedan Airport
The Hamedan Airport is 5 kilometers from the Hamedan city. In the first half of 2013, 14 flights per week were made through Hamedan Airport to Tehran, Mashhad, Kish, and Syria.
The executive operation of improving the flight levels of Hamedan Airport has started since October 2013. The purpose of the Hamedan Airport plans implementation is to prepare this airport for increasing Hamedan-Tehran flights to at least two flights per day, as well as establishing flights to Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Shiraz, Tabriz, as well as making Mashhad flights daily. Also, the increase of Hamedan-Kish route flights and the activation of at least three airlines, Homa, Mahan, and Aseman, are among the other goals of the implementation of these plans.
The Iranian pilgrims’ flight started on 30 December 2013 at Hamedan Airport. Construction operations of this airport continued till the end of 2015. It has been closed for two years due to the implementation of construction operations for the extension of the airport runway, and the construction of the control tower and the airport terminal, but since the beginning of 2013, the flight from Hamedan to Mashhad and Tehran has been running.
Freeways and Highways
The following ways are the main intercity roads of Hamedan City:
- Tehran-Kermanshah-Khosravi highway that Hamedan is located in the 375th kilometer of this route from Tehran.
- Tehran-Sanandaj main road that Hamedan is 343 kilometers away.
- Tehran-Kermanshah-Ilam main road that Hamedan is located on the same path.
- Sanandaj-Hamedan main road with a length of 182 kilometers.
- Oromie-Kordestan-Arak-Isfahan that Hamedan is placed in this path.
- Hamedan-Malayer highway with a length of 75 kilometers.
Roads from Tehran to Hamedan
Hamedan is located 360 kilometers southwest of Tehran. The three road routes from Tehran to Hamadan are as follows.
- The main route of Tehran-Hamedan road, which passes through Qazvin, is 341 kilometers long, of which 200 kilometers are freeways and highways. This road passes through Avaj Mountain Pass.
- The Saveh to Hamedan road, which is about 50 kilometers shorter than the main road, is a double and flat road.
- A road that passes through the Boein-Zahra.
Railway
The construction project of the Tehran-Hamedan-Sanandaj railway started in 84(2005) the length of this rail from Tehran to Hamedan is 267 kilometers and from Hamedan to Sanandaj is 151 kilometers. The Tehran-Hamean railway was put into operation on May 16, 2016, with the presence of President Hassan Rouhani.
Hamedan railway station is located 12 kilometers and the center of Hamedan and near Robat-Shorin village and was established with Tehran-Hamedan railway in May 2016 at the same time. Due to the long distance of the station from Hamadan city, it was decided to build a passenger station inside the city and turn this station into a cargo station.
Hamedan Passenger Terminals
Hamedan owns 3 passenger terminals:
The huge terminal of Hamedan which is located in Ashoora square, this terminal has an area of 240,000 square meters. The service of this terminal is to all parts of the country (within and outside the province).
Ekbatan terminal is located on Ekbatan Avenue and has an area of 15170 square meters. The services of this terminal are outside the province and 3000-2500 passengers move from this terminal daily.
The Sefid-Abi terminal is located in Badi-o-Zaman Hamedani and has an area of 14839 square meters. The services of this terminal are within the province and 8000 to 10000 passengers move from this terminal daily.
Universities and Higher Education Centers
Hamedan is known as one of the academic hubs because of Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan University of Technology, Islamic Azad University of Hamedan branch, Payam Noor University of Hamedan, and other centers.
Tourism Sightseeing
Natural Landscapes
Hamedan has many beautiful promenades and sceneries.
- Moradbeg Valley is located in the south of the city, around the villages of the same name, its slopes and gardens are famous.
- Abas Abad Valley is one kilometer from the city. This delightful valley has a pleasant climate.
- Ganjname Valley is 5 kilometers from the town because it is located at a higher position than the city, and several natural waterfalls flow around it. Ganjnameh inscriptions, Ganjnameh waterfall, and Bahram fire temple are located in this valley.
- Imamzadeh Kouh of this valley is located about 12 kilometers southwest of Hamadan city. The Imamzadeh Kouh shrine, whose tomb consists of two relatively short brick buildings with a high turnip-shaped dome, is a work of the Ilkhanid period (8th century AH).
- Ekbatan Dam is located 11 kilometers from Hamadan-Malair road and in a green valley. The surrounding mountains and the river downstream of the dam are generally forested. About 40 species of native plants grow in the area of this dam, including various species of licorice, yarrow, and Alal. Also, all kinds of fish are grown in the Ekbatan dam pond. Ekbatan Dam is the landing place of some migratory birds during the migration season. Hamedan is known as “the city of the Atlantics”.
Buildings and Ancient Religious Places
In Hamedan, some old mosques that are more than a few hundred years old have remained Hamedan Central Mosque, and Mirza Taghi Mosque are the most famous ones.
Hamedan is among the first cities where Alavids migrated from Tabaristan and lived there. The Hamedan city has been one of the great bases of Alavids for centuries, from the arrival of Abul Qasem Bathai to the attack Of Mongols. For this reason, some of the Shia Imams’ children and grandchildren’s graves that have settled in Hamedan have been preserved in the form of Imamzadeh and shrines in the city, including Imamzadeh Abdullah, Imamzadeh Kouh, Imamzadeh Hossein, Imamzadeh Ahl Ibn Ali, Imamzadeh Ismail, Imamzadeh Hadi, Imamzadeh Yahya, Imamzadeh Isa bin Ahmad, and Imamzadeh Khizr.
The breweries of Hazrat Abulfazl, the brewery of Aghajani Beyg are the famous brewery in Hamedan.
Accommodation Centers
The hotels of Hamedan City can be mentioned: The Parsian Azadi Hotel(Eram Boulevard), Boo-Ali Hotel(Boo-Ali Street), Baba Taher Hotel(Baba Taher Square), Yas Hotel(Imam Square of Hamedan), Hegmatane Hotel(Shahid Rajei Boulevard), Marmar Hotel(Shariati intersection), Arian Hotel(Takhti avenu), Parsian Eram Hotel(Eram Boulevard) and Khatam Apartment Hotel(Felestin Square).
Hospitals and Medical Centers
Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Ekbatan Hospital, Fatemieh Hospital, Farshchian Hospital, Be’sat Hospital, Hamedan Atiye and Bu-Ali Sina Hospital, Farshchian Heart and Vascular Superspeciality Hospital are the medical centers and hospitals of Hamedan city.
Studying in Hamedan
One of the most prestigious universities in the country is located in Hamedan city. Boo-Ali Sina University is one of the best universities in Iran center which is located in this city
There are 22 scientific and academic centers in Hamedan province. The universities of Hamadan province have the privilege of 21 specialized scientific journals and have published 538 issues so far. Hamedan province has hosted 47 specialized scientific conferences and 163 scientific lectures. The researchers of the universities and scientific centers of Hamedan province have published 29124 scientific articles including 6005 journal articles 13120 articles in domestic scientific conferences and 6005 international articles. In 2017, 47,806 students were studying in the universities of Hamedan province and these centers have 1,583 professors and faculty members.
