Tehran Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Tehran

Tehran is a city in Tehran Province district, Iran, home to about 7,153,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 45 museums, 43 mosques & dargahs and 29 parks. The must-see places are Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (1 km), Islamic Art Museum (1 km) and موزه ملی ایران (1 km).

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Tehran at a glance

Location
Tehran Province district, Iran
Population
about 7,153,309
Coordinates
35.6944° N, 51.4215° E
Places within 50 km
214 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tehran

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tehran: 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 Tehran

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tehran. The closest is Armenian Genocide Monument (1 km); the best-known is Qajar Palace (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tehran

45 museums within 100 km of Tehran. The closest is National Jewellery Museum (1 km); the best-known is Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tehran

45 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tehran. The closest is Majdoldolah Mosque (2 km); the best-known is Fakhr al-Dawla Mosque (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tehran

29 parks within 100 km of Tehran. The closest is Mostafa Khomeyni Park (1 km); the best-known is Park-e Shahr (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Tehran

14 churches within 100 km of Tehran. The closest is Saint Peters (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tehran

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tehran. The closest is Down With Usa Mural (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Tehran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tehran
  2. 1 km Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran · museum, Tehran Province
  3. 1 km موزه ملی ایران · museum, Tehran Province
  4. 1 km Islamic Art Museum · museum, Tehran Province
  5. 1 km Park-e Shahr · park, Tehran Province
  6. 3 km Fakhr al-Dawla Mosque · mosque, Tehran Province
  7. 2 km Back to Tehran

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How to reach Tehran

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    Within 15 km of Tehran

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tehran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5158Armenian Genocide Monument (1 km)
    Museums4545National Jewellery Museum (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4345Majdoldolah Mosque (2 km)
    Parks2929Mostafa Khomeyni Park (1 km)
    Churches1414Saint Peters (1 km)
    Other attractions1213Hayim Synagogue (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Down With Usa Mural (3 km)
    Waterfalls47Ābšār Park (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Iranian Garden (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Azadi Tower (9 km)
    Beaches & coast11ساحل مصنوعی (10 km)

    Tehran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tehran?

    Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (museum, about 1 km), Islamic Art Museum (museum, about 1 km), موزه ملی ایران (museum, about 1 km), Park-e Shahr (park, about 2 km), Fakhr al-Dawla Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), مسجد و مجتمع فرهنگی ولیعصر (mosque or dargah, about 2 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 45 museums, 43 mosques & dargahs, 29 parks, 14 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tehran?

    Armenian Genocide Monument, about 1 km by road; Sadegh Hedayat House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tehran?

    National Jewellery Museum, about 1 km by road; Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tehran?

    Majdoldolah Mosque, about 2 km by road; Fakhr al-Dawla Mosque (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tehran?

    Start in Tehran, visit Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran, then موزه ملی ایران, then Islamic Art Museum, then Park-e Shahr, then Fakhr al-Dawla Mosque, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tehran?

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

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