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‘Afrīn

‘Afrīn is a town in Aleppo Governorate district, Syria of about 48,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 62 forts & heritage, 50 hill stations & viewpoints and 33 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Ain Dara Temple, Tell Noubbol and Church of Saint Simeon Stylites.

36.5119° N, 36.8695° EPop. 48,693

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see72
Notable197
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from ‘Afrīn

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

110 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 ‘Afrīn
  2. Ain Dara Templeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Church of Saint Simeon Styliteschurch · 30 min
  4. Tell Noubbolheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Arpadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Barsa Daghviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in ‘Afrīn
Today’s loop‘AfrīnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near ‘Afrīn?

Ain Dara Temple (heritage site, about 8 km), Tell Noubbol (heritage site, about 23 km), Church of Saint Simeon Stylites (church, about 25 km), Barsa Dagh (viewpoint, about 25 km), Arpad (heritage site, about 26 km), معبد عين دارة (heritage site, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of ‘Afrīn?

171 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 mosques & dargahs, 13 other attractions, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to ‘Afrīn?

معبد عين دارة, about 7 km by road; Ain Dara Temple (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to ‘Afrīn?

Khaltanli, about 18 km by road; Tall Khibi (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from ‘Afrīn?

Start in ‘Afrīn, visit Ain Dara Temple, then Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, then Tell Noubbol, then Arpad, then Barsa Dagh, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.