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Ar Raqqah

Ar Raqqah is a city in Ar-Raqqa Governorate district, Syria of about 177,636 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 8 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Raqqa Museum, Qasr al-Banat and Uways al-Qarni Mosque.

35.9528° N, 39.0079° EPop. 177,636

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see15
Notable129
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ar Raqqah

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:59 pm

79 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 Ar Raqqah
  2. Tuttulheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tell Zeidanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tall al Ma`zviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Heraqlaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Souraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ar Raqqah
Today’s loopAr RaqqahStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ar Raqqah?

Raqqa Museum (museum, about 1 km), Qasr al-Banat (heritage site, about 2 km), Uways al-Qarni Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Tuttul (heritage site, about 5 km), Heraqla (heritage site, about 8 km), Tell Zeidan (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ar Raqqah?

80 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 8 mosques & dargahs, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ar Raqqah?

البانوراما, about 3 km by road; Tall Bi`a (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ar Raqqah?

City Walls of Rafiqa, about 1 km by road; Burj Ar Raqqah (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ar Raqqah?

Start in Ar Raqqah, visit Tuttul, then Tell Zeidan, then Tall al Ma`z, then Heraqla, then Soura, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.