Places to visit near

Al Khums

Al Khums is a city in Murqub district, Libya of about 201,943 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 33 forts & heritage, 32 mosques & dargahs and 10 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Lepcis Magna and Mausoleum of Gasr Doga.

32.6486° N, 14.2619° EPop. 201,943

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Within 30 km135 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see3
Notable79
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Khums

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:15 pm

110 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 Khums
  2. Lepcis Magnaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Attwebya Ka’am Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Alsuwq Almahruqheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Spanish Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Villa Seleneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Khums
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Khums?

Lepcis Magna (heritage site, about 5 km), Al Khums Lighthouse (attraction, about 1 km), Al Khoms Beach (beach, about 2 km), Leptis Magna, Hunting Baths (heritage site, about 3 km), البوابة الغربية (heritage site, about 3 km), Leptis Magna Museum (museum, about 4 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 60 other attractions, 33 forts & heritage, 32 mosques & dargahs, 10 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Khums?

Leptis Magna, Hunting Baths, about 3 km by road; Arch of Marcus Aurelius (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Al Khums?

جامع بن جحا, about 1 km by road; El Kremat Masjed (4 km) is next.

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

Start in Al Khums, visit Lepcis Magna, then Attwebya Ka’am Beach, then Alsuwq Almahruq, then Spanish Castle, then Villa Selene, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

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