Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine
حرم شاه عبدالعظیم
A golden-domed shrine in Rey, south of Tehran, with a dazzling mirrored hall, surrounded by the old city of Rey, far older than Tehran itself.
The shrine in Rey, south of Tehran, honours Shah Abdol-Azim, a descendant of Imam Hassan. Its golden dome and mirror-decorated inner sanctuary make it Tehran's largest Shia shrine, and the courtyard contains a Qajar aristocratic cemetery. Rey is a much older city than Tehran, and nearby are the Tughrul Tower and the Cheshmeh Ali spring. Women must wear a chador (available at the entrance), while non-Muslims may enter the courtyard. Take Metro Line 1 to Shahr-e Rey station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tughrul Tower
- Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini
- Grand Bazaar of Tehran
- Golestan Palace
- Ebrat Museum
- National Museum of Iran
- Masoudieh Mansion
- Marble Palace