North Governorate district, Lebanon

Places to visit near Amioûn

Amioûn is a town in North Governorate district, Lebanon. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 25 caves, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Roman Temple Bziza (4 km), Sisters Olive Trees of Noah (14 km) and Mussaylha Fort (14 km).

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Amioûn, Lebanon
Amioûn, North Governorate district, Lebanon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amioûn at a glance

Location
North Governorate district, Lebanon
Coordinates
34.3000° N, 35.8089° E
Places within 50 km
132 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Amioûn

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Forts & heritage near Amioûn

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amioûn. The closest is Qasr Naous (4 km); the best-known is Mussaylha Fort (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Amioûn

34 caves within 100 km of Amioûn. The closest is Mghâret Abou Aassi (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amioûn

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amioûn. The closest is El Ghamqa (13 km); the best-known is Bcharreh Cedars of God Forest (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Amioûn

25 churches within 100 km of Amioûn. The closest is Mar Challita (5 km); the best-known is Monastère Saint-Serge-et-Saint-Bacchus (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Amioûn

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Amioûn. The closest is Taynal Mosque (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Amioûn

12 museums within 100 km of Amioûn. The closest is Gibran Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Amioûn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amioûn
  2. 4 km Roman Temple Bziza · temple, North Governorate
  3. 15 km Monastery of Our Lady of Qannoubine Qadisha · monastery, North Governorate
  4. 27 km Taynal Mosque · mosque, North Governorate
  5. 28 km Mussaylha Fort · fort, North Governorate
  6. 8 km Castle of Smar Jbeil · heritage site, North Governorate
  7. 18 km Back to Amioûn

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    All places near Amioûn by distance

    Within 15 km of Amioûn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amioûn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3374Qasr Naous (4 km)
    Caves2534Mghâret Abou Aassi (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1931El Ghamqa (13 km)
    Churches1225Mar Challita (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1017Taynal Mosque (18 km)
    Museums512Gibran Museum (25 km)
    Other attractions711Sisters Olive Trees of Noah (14 km)
    Waterfalls1010Kfarhelda Waterfall (8 km)
    Buddhist sites57Balamand Monastery (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature Reserve (19 km)
    Parks04Saint Nicolas Garden (66 km)
    Temples22Roman Temple Bziza (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Barrage de Nahr el Moussa (30 km)

    Amioûn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amioûn?

    Roman Temple Bziza (temple, about 4 km), Sisters Olive Trees of Noah (attraction, about 14 km), Mussaylha Fort (fort, about 14 km), Monastery of Our Lady of Qannoubine Qadisha (monastery, about 17 km), Castle of Smar Jbeil (heritage site, about 18 km), Taynal Mosque (mosque, about 18 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 25 caves, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 10 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amioûn?

    Qasr Naous, about 4 km by road; Khirbet el Ouata (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Amioûn?

    Mghâret Abou Aassi, about 7 km by road; El Hoûé (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Amioûn?

    El Ghamqa, about 13 km by road; Zâroûb Aïn el Qassaïf (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amioûn?

    Start in Amioûn, visit Roman Temple Bziza, then Monastery of Our Lady of Qannoubine Qadisha, then Taynal Mosque, then Mussaylha Fort, then Castle of Smar Jbeil, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amioûn?

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

    Towns near Amioûn

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