Places to visit near

Al Furqlus

Al Furqlus is a town in Homs Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are تل المشرفة, Royal Palace of Qatna and Umm al-Zenar Church.

34.6064° N, 37.0874° E

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see25
Notable180
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Furqlus

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:36 pm

144 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 Al Furqlus
  2. Sawwaniyahviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Sharat Umm As Surujviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. تل المشرفةheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Umm al-Zenar Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tall Durrahviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Al Furqlus
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Furqlus?

Sawwaniyah (viewpoint, about 7 km), Tall Durrah (viewpoint, about 16 km), تل المشرفة (heritage site, about 41 km), Royal Palace of Qatna (palace, about 41 km), Umm al-Zenar Church (heritage site, about 45 km), Citadel of Homs (heritage site, about 46 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al Furqlus?

28 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 3 mosques & dargahs, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Furqlus?

Sawwaniyah, about 7 km by road; Tall Durrah (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Furqlus?

تل المشرفة, about 41 km by road; Royal Palace of Qatna (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Furqlus?

Start in Al Furqlus, visit Sawwaniyah, then Sharat Umm As Suruj, then تل المشرفة, then Umm al-Zenar Church, then Tall Durrah, and drive back — about 144 km by road in all.