Meoweler
Iran

Orūmīyeh / Savor the fun where walnuts rain

MeowScore 😼77/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Celebrating Nowruz with locals.

❄️
january

Visit the salt lake and enjoy the winter scenery. 🏔️

🌸
february

Witness the pink flamingos' migration. 🦩

🌤️
march

Explore the historical attractions in pleasant weather. 🕌

🎉
april

Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with locals. 🎊

🏖️
may

Take a dip in the warm waters and enjoy water sports. 🏊‍♀️

🏜️
june

Experience the unique nomadic lifestyle. 🐪

🌡️
july

Escape the heat in the nearby mountains. 🏞️

♨️
august

Visit the hot springs and enjoy their therapeutic benefits. 🔥

🍂
september

Visit the colorful bazaars and buy souvenirs. 🛍️

🏕️
october

Enjoy the fall foliage on the mountains. 🍁

🇦🇲
november

Visit the UNESCO-listed Armenian Monastic Ensembles. 🔔

☃️
december

Ski in the nearby mountains. 🎿

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

As a visiting cat, I found Orumiyeh to be moderately priced for shopping and meals. Some items were expensive, but most were affordable.

Haggle at the bazaar for unique souvenirs and try street food for budget-friendly meals.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through

Orumiyeh is often used as a stopover on the way to other destinations in Iran.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Orumiyeh

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Orumiyeh

Cash is preferred, credit cards are not widely accepted. Splitting the bill is uncommon.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds reported by locals.

meh Availability

Access is available, but intermittent.

good Cellular

Good coverage across the city.

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

IRR

1 IRR =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, some sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic society

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Things to do

The mainstream

⛰️
Qara Kelisa
🕌
Jameh Mosque of Orumiyeh
🛍️
Orumiyeh Bazaar
🐾
Sarab Waterfall
🌊
Orumiyeh Lake

The mainstream

⛰️
Qara Kelisa

A historical church that's important to the Armenian Orthodox Church. Cats can explore the ancient church and enjoy the stunning mountainous views.

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🕌
Jameh Mosque of Orumiyeh

A magnificent mosque with exquisite architecture and a grand courtyard. Cats can sunbathe and admire the mosque's beauty.

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🛍️
Orumiyeh Bazaar

A vibrant market where cats can find a variety of local goods and souvenirs. Don't forget to meow at the shopkeepers for a discount!

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🐾
Sarab Waterfall

A picturesque waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Cats can have a relaxing time lounging on the rocks and listening to the sounds of the waterfall.

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🌊
Orumiyeh Lake

A massive saltwater lake often called the Turquoise Jewel of Iran. It's a great place for cats to sail and fish!

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Off the beaten path

🦇
Kataleh Khor Cave
🏰
Aali Qapu Mansion
🌉
Qush Teppe Bridge
🔥
Zoroastrian Fire Temple
🌅
Urmia Lake

Off the beaten path

🦇
Kataleh Khor Cave

This cat could explore Kataleh Khor, the world's longest water cave (over 2,500 meters), filled with stunning natural formations of stalactites and stalagmites!

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🏰
Aali Qapu Mansion

The elegant Aali Qapu mansion was constructed by the Safavid dynasty in the 17th century. A maze-like structure the feline can roam around and explore, with beautiful frescoes adorning the walls.

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🌉
Qush Teppe Bridge

The cat can walk over this historic arch bridge, built by safavid kings in the 17th century. From there, you can see a breathtaking view of the Zarrine River and Bishop Hill.

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🔥
Zoroastrian Fire Temple

The cat should explore the ancient fire temple of Zoroastrians dating back to the Sassanid Empire, and witness the sacred fire that's been burning for over 1500 years.

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🌅
Urmia Lake

Cat can stroll along the shore of the largest lake in the Middle East, where you can take in the stunning view of the sunset.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, some sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic society

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Urmia Lake!

The largest lake in Iran and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Beware of the saltiness of its water and don't dip your paws in it.

Try the local pickles!

Orumiyeh is famous for its sour pickles made of cucumbers, carrots, and cauliflower. They may tickle your whiskers!

Respect the dress code!

Wearing loose clothing that covers your paws and whiskers is advised for all cats, especially females. Keep your meows and purrs low too.

Useful external sites

www.orumiyeh.com

Orumiyeh Travel Guide↗

A comprehensive travel guide for Orumiyeh, offering information on attractions, restaurants, hotels, and tours.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1070353-Orumiyeh_West_Azerbaijan_Province-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

A popular travel website that provides reviews of hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Orumiyeh.

www.lonelyplanet.com/iran/west-azerbaijan/orumiyeh

Lonely Planet↗

A well-known travel guide publisher that provides information on Orumiyeh's history, culture, and attractions, along with travel tips and suggested itineraries.

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