Places to visit near

Showţ

Showţ is a town in Iran. Within 50 km by road there are 13 places to visit: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage and 2 churches. The must-see places are Saint Thaddeus Monastery, Baghcheh Juq Palace and Meteor Crater.

39.2192° N, 44.7700° E

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Within 30 km2 places
Within 50 km13
Must-see41
Notable181
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Showţ

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:39 pm

226 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Showţ
  2. مقبره السادات حسینیheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bastam Citadelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Saint Thaddeus Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Baghcheh Juq Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  6. Meteor Craternature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Showţ
Today’s loopShowţStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Showţ?

Saint Thaddeus Monastery (monastery, about 30 km), Baghcheh Juq Palace (palace, about 38 km), مقبره السادات حسینی (heritage site, about 21 km), Meteor Crater (nature spot, about 48 km), Bastam Citadel (heritage site, about 50 km), Barun Dam (dam, about 31 km).

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

13 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Showţ?

Omid Ghahreman Shelter, about 32 km by road; Dar Darasi (48 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Showţ?

مقبره السادات حسینی, about 21 km by road; Baghcheh Juq Palace (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Showţ?

Start in Showţ, visit مقبره السادات حسینی, then Bastam Citadel, then Saint Thaddeus Monastery, then Baghcheh Juq Palace, then Meteor Crater, and drive back — about 226 km by road in all.