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Al Ghāriyah

Al Ghāriyah is a town in As-Suweida Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 caves. The must-see places are Salkhad Castle, Mosque of Omar and Ancient City of Bosra.

32.3933° N, 36.6507° E

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km62
Must-see21
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Salkhad Castle, heritage site near Al Ghāriyah
Must-see

Salkhad Castle

Heritage site · 16 km

Mosque of Omar, mosque near Al Ghāriyah
Must-see

Mosque of Omar

Mosque · 27 km · Dar'a Governorate

Ancient City of Bosra, heritage site near Al Ghāriyah
Must-see

Ancient City of Bosra

Heritage site · 27 km · Dar'a Governorate

Places near Al Ghāriyah by type

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One day from Al Ghāriyah

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

90 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 Ghāriyah
  2. Tall al Habsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Salkhad Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tall Rafqahviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mosque of Omarmosque · 30 min
  6. Rukeisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Ghāriyah
Today’s loopAl GhāriyahStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Ghāriyah?

Salkhad Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Mosque of Omar (mosque, about 27 km), Ancient City of Bosra (heritage site, about 27 km), Tall Rafqah (viewpoint, about 9 km), Rukeis (heritage site, about 12 km), Khirbat al `Ullayqah (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

62 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 caves, 2 museums, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Ghāriyah?

Rukeis, about 12 km by road; Khirbat al `Ullayqah (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Ghāriyah?

Tall Rafqah, about 9 km by road; Tall al Habs (15 km) is next.

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

Start in Al Ghāriyah, visit Tall al Habs, then Salkhad Castle, then Tall Rafqah, then Mosque of Omar, then Rukeis, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.