Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt

Places to visit near Ajā

Ajā is a town in Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt, home to about 34,692 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 53 mosques & dargahs, 16 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Behbeit el-Hagar Temple (12 km), Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (41 km) and Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (42 km).

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Ajā at a glance

Location
Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt
Population
about 34,692
Coordinates
30.9416° N, 31.2904° E
Places within 50 km
78 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ajā

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Mosques & dargahs near Ajā

128 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ajā. The closest is El Najila Mosque (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ajā

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ajā. The closest is Samannud (6 km); the best-known is Behbeit el-Hagar Temple (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ajā

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ajā. The closest is Mallāḩat al Balad (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ajā

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ajā. The closest is Thmuis (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ajā

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ajā. The closest is Jazirat Halq al Jamal (72 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Ajā

5 parks within 100 km of Ajā. The closest is Sanaa Garden (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ajā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ajā
  2. 5 km El Najila Mosque · mosque, Dakahlia Governorate
  3. 1 km Samannud · heritage site, Dakahlia Governorate
  4. 1 km Sebennytos · heritage site, Dakahlia Governorate
  5. 1 km Alharairi Mosque · mosque, Dakahlia Governorate
  6. 10 km Behbeit el-Hagar Temple · heritage site, Dakahlia Governorate
  7. 12 km Back to Ajā

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ajā by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs53128El Najila Mosque (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1644Samannud (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs110Mallāḩat al Balad (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Thmuis (27 km)
    Other attractions18Saint Damyana Monestary (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Jazirat Halq al Jamal (72 km)
    Parks15Sanaa Garden (47 km)
    Museums13Dar Ibn Luqman (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Mansoura Zoo (20 km)
    Beaches & coast03Gunet Bahr Fari (81 km)
    Churches12Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (42 km)
    Caves01Cave (57 km)
    Temples01Archeologic Site (58 km)

    Ajā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ajā?

    Behbeit el-Hagar Temple (heritage site, about 12 km), El Najila Mosque (mosque, about 5 km), Samannud (heritage site, about 6 km), Sebennytos (heritage site, about 7 km), Alharairi Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Busiris (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 53 mosques & dargahs, 16 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ajā?

    El Najila Mosque, about 5 km by road; Alharairi Mosque (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ajā?

    Samannud, about 6 km by road; Sebennytos (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ajā?

    Mallāḩat al Balad, about 29 km by road; Khalig al Bab al Gedid (75 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ajā?

    Start in Ajā, visit El Najila Mosque, then Samannud, then Sebennytos, then Alharairi Mosque, then Behbeit el-Hagar Temple, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ajā?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Ajā

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