East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Marand

Marand is a city in East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran, home to about 124,191 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 2 churches and 2 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Emamzadeh Seyyed Ebrahim-e Khalil (31 km), Jushin Castle (74 km) and Golestan Garden (74 km).

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Marand, Iran
Marand, East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marand at a glance

Location
East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran
Population
about 124,191
Coordinates
38.4329° N, 45.7749° E
Places within 50 km
38 (1 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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Marand

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marand

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marand. The closest is Ski in Yam Ski Resort (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ski in Yam Ski Resort · viewpoint · East Azerbaijan Province · ~13 km
  • Falak Daghi · viewpoint · East Azerbaijan Province · ~16 km
  • Dana Ghiran · viewpoint · East Azerbaijan Province · ~18 km
  • Goy Zengi · viewpoint · East Azerbaijan Province · ~18 km
  • Gorgor Bashi · viewpoint · East Azerbaijan Province · ~20 km
  • Gharyatan · viewpoint · East Azerbaijan Province · ~21 km

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Forts & heritage near Marand

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marand. The closest is Pir-e Khamush Mausoleum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marand

34 churches within 100 km of Marand. The closest is Saint Hripsime Church of Mujumbar (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Marand

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Marand. The closest is Jameh Mosque of Marand (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Marand

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Marand. The closest is سرکند دیزج (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Marand

13 caves within 100 km of Marand. The closest is Sofiyan (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marand

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marand
  2. 1 km Jameh Mosque of Marand · mosque, East Azerbaijan Province
  3. 1 km Pir-e Khamush Mausoleum · tomb, East Azerbaijan Province
  4. 1 km Shahrdari Marand · heritage site, East Azerbaijan Province
  5. 12 km Ski in Yam Ski Resort · viewpoint, East Azerbaijan Province
  6. 12 km قلعه باستانی مرند · heritage site, East Azerbaijan Province
  7. 1 km Back to Marand

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How to reach Marand

    All places near Marand by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marand by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2057Ski in Yam Ski Resort (13 km)
    Forts & heritage346Pir-e Khamush Mausoleum (1 km)
    Churches234Saint Hripsime Church of Mujumbar (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs227Jameh Mosque of Marand (1 km)
    Waterfalls723سرکند دیزج (13 km)
    Caves113Sofiyan (31 km)
    Museums012Nakhchivan Literature Museum (70 km)
    Buddhist sites012Mets Astvatsatsin Monastery (Yukhari Aylis) (76 km)
    Other attractions110Emamzadeh Seyyed Ebrahim-e Khalil (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Shur Gol (39 km)
    Parks05پارک راه آهن (70 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Mount Mishodaghi (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03آراز چای (74 km)

    Marand: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marand?

    Jameh Mosque of Marand (mosque, about 1 km), Pir-e Khamush Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Shahrdari Marand (heritage site, about 1 km), قلعه باستانی مرند (heritage site, about 1 km), Emamzadeh Seyyed Ebrahim-e Khalil (attraction, about 31 km), Ski in Yam Ski Resort (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 2 mosques & dargahs, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marand?

    Ski in Yam Ski Resort, about 13 km by road; Falak Daghi (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marand?

    Pir-e Khamush Mausoleum, about 1 km by road; Shahrdari Marand (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marand?

    Saint Hripsime Church of Mujumbar, about 49 km by road; Surp Hovhannes Armenian Catholic Church (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marand?

    Start in Marand, visit Jameh Mosque of Marand, then Pir-e Khamush Mausoleum, then Shahrdari Marand, then Ski in Yam Ski Resort, then قلعه باستانی مرند, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marand?

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

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marand’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marand on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.