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Al Ḩarāk

Al Ḩarāk is a town in Syria of about 23,784 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 museums. The must-see places are As Suwayda National Museum, Salim and Tell Ashtara.

32.7493° N, 36.3099° EPop. 23,784

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see76
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Ḩarāk

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:48 pm

182 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 Ḩarāk
  2. Tell Ashtaraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Church of St. Georgechurch · 30 min
  4. Salimheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. As Suwayda National Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ancient City of Bosraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Ḩarāk
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Ḩarāk?

As Suwayda National Museum (museum, about 32 km), Salim (heritage site, about 32 km), Tell Ashtara (heritage site, about 35 km), Ancient City of Bosra (heritage site, about 38 km), Mosque of Omar (mosque, about 38 km), Church of St. George (church, about 18 km).

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

53 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 3 caves, 1 church.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Ḩarāk?

Kawm Ar Rumman, about 30 km by road; Khirbat Sannin (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Ḩarāk?

Tall al Wawiyah, about 28 km by road; Tall As Seheliye (28 km) is next.

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

Start in Al Ḩarāk, visit Tell Ashtara, then Church of St. George, then Salim, then As Suwayda National Museum, then Ancient City of Bosra, and drive back — about 182 km by road in all.