Aleppo Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Akhtarīn

Akhtarīn is a town in Aleppo Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 34 mosques & dargahs and 11 churches. The must-see places are Tell Qaramel (20 km), Arpad (27 km) and Oylum Höyük (31 km).

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Akhtarīn, Syria
Akhtarīn, Aleppo Governorate district, Syria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Akhtarīn at a glance

Location
Aleppo Governorate district, Syria
Coordinates
36.5107° N, 37.3357° E
Places within 50 km
161 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Akhtarīn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Akhtarīn: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Akhtarīn, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Akhtarīn

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akhtarīn. The closest is Jabal Ash Shafr (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Akhtarīn

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akhtarīn. The closest is Tell Dabiq (9 km); the best-known is Tell Qaramel (20 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Tell Qaramel · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Arpad · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Tell Dabiq · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~9 km
  • Oylum Höyük · fort · Kilis · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Khashrashah · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~16 km
  • Tell Noubbol · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~42 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Akhtarīn

41 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Akhtarīn. The closest is Ziyarat An Nabi Dawud (36 km); the best-known is Ulu Camii (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Akhtarīn

12 churches within 100 km of Akhtarīn. The closest is Armenian Church (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Akhtarīn

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Akhtarīn. The closest is Hobi Bahçesi (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akhtarīn

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akhtarīn. The closest is Seve Barajı (33 km); the best-known is Kayacık Dam (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Akhtarīn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akhtarīn
  2. 9 km Tell Dabiq · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  3. 24 km Oylum Höyük · heritage site, Kilis
  4. 33 km Arpad · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  5. 24 km Tell Qaramel · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  6. 20 km Jabal Ash Shafr · viewpoint, Aleppo Governorate
  7. 9 km Back to Akhtarīn

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How to reach Akhtarīn

    All places near Akhtarīn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akhtarīn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5896Jabal Ash Shafr (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3893Tell Dabiq (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3441Ziyarat An Nabi Dawud (36 km)
    Other attractions917Vahvin (22 km)
    Churches1112Armenian Church (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Hobi Bahçesi (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Seve Barajı (33 km)
    Parks23Al-Sabil Park (46 km)
    Caves22Maghārat Ad Dīb (37 km)
    Waterfalls12Antakya Harbiye (38 km)

    Akhtarīn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akhtarīn?

    Tell Qaramel (heritage site, about 20 km), Arpad (heritage site, about 27 km), Tell Dabiq (heritage site, about 9 km), Jabal Ash Shafr (viewpoint, about 9 km), Oylum Höyük (heritage site, about 31 km), Jabal Tchall al Jurn (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 34 mosques & dargahs, 9 other attractions, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akhtarīn?

    Jabal Ash Shafr, about 9 km by road; Jabal Tchall al Jurn (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akhtarīn?

    Tell Dabiq, about 9 km by road; Khashrashah (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Akhtarīn?

    Ziyarat An Nabi Dawud, about 36 km by road; Özbek Camii (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akhtarīn?

    Start in Akhtarīn, visit Tell Dabiq, then Oylum Höyük, then Arpad, then Tell Qaramel, then Jabal Ash Shafr, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akhtarīn?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Akhtarīn

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Akhtarīn’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Akhtarīn on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.