Castle Map

Iran

Castles near Tehran

16 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Marble Palace (Tehran), 1 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Golestan Palace (#86 of 9,035 worldwide) 3 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Ray Castle, founded c. 700 BC.

Every one of them stands in Iran: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Tehran

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q3616.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Tehran?

The Castle Map atlas maps 16 landmarks (8 castles · 5 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Tehran, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Tehran?

Marble Palace (Tehran), a palace 1 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Tehran?

Golestan Palace, ranked #86 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 3 km east from Tehran.

What is the oldest castle near Tehran?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Ray Castle, founded c. 700 BC: 10 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.