Tughrul Tower
برج طغرل
A 12th-century Seljuk brick tomb tower in Rey, its star-shaped body with 24 ridges making it one of the oldest landmarks in southern Tehran.
Tughrul Tower stands in Rey, south of Tehran. Built in the 12th century under the Seljuk dynasty, it is traditionally said to be the tomb of Seljuk sultan Tughrul I. The tower is about 20 meters tall, and its brick body has a 24-pointed star-shaped plan. Its original conical roof collapsed in an earthquake, and it was repaired in the 19th century during the Qajar period. It is a representative example of surviving Seljuk tomb towers in Iran. The interior is small, so the main attraction is the exterior brickwork, and there is a small square nearby. Admission is inexpensive, and it is open roughly 9:00–17:00. From Shahr-e Rey station on Metro Line 1, a taxi takes about 5 minutes. It can be combined with the Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine and Cheshmeh Ali Spring in a half-day tour of the ancient city of Rey.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine
- Grand Bazaar of Tehran
- Golestan Palace
- Masoudieh Mansion
- Ebrat Museum
- National Museum of Iran
- Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini
- Negarestan Garden