Places to visit near

Takāb

Takāb is a town in West Azerbaijan Province district, Iran of about 51,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Karaftu, Takht-e Soleyman and Ziwiye Castle.

36.4009° N, 47.1133° EPop. 51,541

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see5
Notable34
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Takāb

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:53 pm

185 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 Takāb
  2. Takht-e Soleymanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chamlū Kallake · 45 min
  4. Tomb of Ayub Ansaritomb · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ziwiye Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Karaftucave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Takāb
Today’s loopTakābStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Takāb?

Jameh Mosque of Takab (mosque, about 1 km), Golzar-e Shohada (heritage site, about 1 km), Takab (viewpoint, about 1 km), Karaftu (cave, about 28 km), Takht-e Soleyman (heritage site, about 31 km), Chamlū Kal (lake, about 16 km).

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

92 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 other attractions, 18 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Takāb?

Takab, about 1 km by road; Khalvat Darreh (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Takāb?

Golzar-e Shohada, about 1 km by road; Maqbareh-ye Seyyed Yadollāh ‘Alavī (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Takāb?

Start in Takāb, visit Takht-e Soleyman, then Chamlū Kal, then Tomb of Ayub Ansari, then Ziwiye Castle, then Karaftu, and drive back — about 185 km by road in all.

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