East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Culfa

Culfa is a town in East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran, home to about 10,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Saint Stepanos Monastery (17 km), Khanegah Tomb (34 km) and Əlincə qalası (34 km).

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Culfa at a glance

Location
East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran
Population
about 10,820
Coordinates
38.9540° N, 45.6296° E
Places within 50 km
123 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Culfa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Culfa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Culfa, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Culfa

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Culfa. The closest is Dari Dagh (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dari Dagh · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~8 km
  • مخروبه · viewpoint · East Azerbaijan Province · ~15 km
  • Ashabi Kahf · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ağrıdağ · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Ilandagh · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~26 km
  • Odzasar · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~27 km

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Churches near Culfa

58 churches within 100 km of Culfa. The closest is St. Gevorg Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Culfa

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Culfa. The closest is یادمان شهدای مرزبان (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Culfa

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Culfa. The closest is آبشار آسیاب خرابه (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Buddhist sites near Culfa

21 buddhist sites within 100 km of Culfa. The closest is Holy Saviour Monastery of Julfa (9 km); the best-known is Saint Stepanos Monastery (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Culfa

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Culfa. The closest is Bənəniyar Su Anbarı (28 km); the best-known is Aras Reservoir (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Culfa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Culfa
  2. 1 km آراز چای · river spot
  3. 1 km یادمان شهدای مرزبان · heritage site, East Azerbaijan Province
  4. 2 km Historic Bathhouse and Museum of Julfa · heritage site, East Azerbaijan Province
  5. 19 km Saint Stepanos Monastery · monastery, East Azerbaijan Province
  6. 12 km St. Gevorg Church · church
  7. 6 km Back to Culfa

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From travellers near Culfa

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How to reach Culfa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Culfa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2880Dari Dagh (8 km)
    Churches3158St. Gevorg Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2246یادمان شهدای مرزبان (2 km)
    Waterfalls624آبشار آسیاب خرابه (28 km)
    Buddhist sites1521Holy Saviour Monastery of Julfa (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Bənəniyar Su Anbarı (28 km)
    Museums79Nakhchivan Literature Museum (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs68Shingiley Mosque (32 km)
    Caves18Dārākh Dārākh (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Zengezur National Park (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11آراز چای (1 km)
    Other attractions11Gulustan Turbe (5 km)
    Parks01Tsaghkut (61 km)
    Treks01Baghaburj - Shishkert (82 km)

    Culfa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Culfa?

    Saint Stepanos Monastery (monastery, about 17 km), آراز چای (river spot, about 1 km), یادمان شهدای مرزبان (heritage site, about 2 km), Historic Bathhouse and Museum of Julfa (heritage site, about 2 km), Gulustan Turbe (attraction, about 5 km), St. Gevorg Church (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Culfa?

    123 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 15 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Culfa?

    Dari Dagh, about 8 km by road; مخروبه (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Culfa?

    St. Gevorg Church, about 6 km by road; Shepherds' Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Culfa?

    یادمان شهدای مرزبان, about 2 km by road; Historic Bathhouse and Museum of Julfa (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Culfa?

    Start in Culfa, visit آراز چای, then یادمان شهدای مرزبان, then Historic Bathhouse and Museum of Julfa, then Saint Stepanos Monastery, then St. Gevorg Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Culfa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Culfa

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