Tehran Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Rey

Rey is a town in Tehran Province district, Iran. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 45 museums, 38 mosques & dargahs and 26 parks. The must-see places are Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine (1 km), Reza Shah Mausoleum (1 km) and قلعه گبری (2 km).

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Rey at a glance

Location
Tehran Province district, Iran
Coordinates
35.5935° N, 51.4400° E
Places within 50 km
215 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Rey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rey: 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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Forts & heritage near Rey

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rey. The closest is Toghrol Tower (1 km); the best-known is Reza Shah Mausoleum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rey

45 museums within 100 km of Rey. The closest is پارک موزه اصناف دارمومنین (12 km); the best-known is Golestan Palace (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rey

40 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rey. The closest is Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rey

26 parks within 100 km of Rey. The closest is Azadegan Water Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Azadegan Water Park · park · Tehran Province · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Park-e Shahr · park · Tehran Province · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Laleh Park · park · Tehran Province · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Sa'i Park · park · Tehran Province · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mellat Park · park · Tehran Province · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Vafa Park · park · Tehran Province · ~7 km

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Churches near Rey

13 churches within 100 km of Rey. The closest is Saint Thaddeus Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rey

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rey. The closest is Mount Safaiyeh (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Rey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rey
  2. 1 km Reza Shah Mausoleum · tomb, Tehran Province
  3. 1 km Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine · mosque or dargah, Tehran Province
  4. 2 km قلعه گبری · heritage site, Tehran Province
  5. 3 km Rashkan Castle · heritage site, Tehran Province
  6. 1 km Ray Castle · heritage site, Tehran Province
  7. 2 km Back to Rey

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How to reach Rey

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    Within 15 km of Rey

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5964Toghrol Tower (1 km)
    Museums4545پارک موزه اصناف دارمومنین (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3840Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine (1 km)
    Parks2626Azadegan Water Park (7 km)
    Other attractions1313ماشین دودی (2 km)
    Churches1313Saint Thaddeus Church (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints811Mount Safaiyeh (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Sorkheh Hesar National Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Azadi Tower (19 km)
    Waterfalls34Chitgar Park (33 km)
    Beaches & coast11ساحل مصنوعی (7 km)
    Caves11تپه شت (10 km)

    Rey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rey?

    Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Reza Shah Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), قلعه گبری (heritage site, about 2 km), Ray Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Rashkan Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Cheshmeh-Ali (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    215 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 45 museums, 38 mosques & dargahs, 26 parks, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rey?

    Toghrol Tower, about 1 km by road; Reza Shah Mausoleum (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rey?

    پارک موزه اصناف دارمومنین, about 12 km by road; Chadorkhane (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Rey?

    Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine, about 1 km by road; آرامگاه مرشد چلویی (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rey?

    Start in Rey, visit Reza Shah Mausoleum, then Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine, then قلعه گبری, then Rashkan Castle, then Ray Castle, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rey?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Rey

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rey’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.