Idleb Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Arīḩā

Arīḩā is a town in Idleb Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 5 mosques & dargahs and 0 churches. The must-see places are Al-Mastumah (9 km), Zawiya Mountain (15 km) and The Great Idlib Mosque (17 km).

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Arīḩā at a glance

Location
Idleb Governorate district, Syria
Coordinates
35.8137° N, 36.6096° E
Places within 50 km
125 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Arīḩā

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arīḩā: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arīḩā

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arīḩā. The closest is Kurin (8 km); the best-known is Zawiya Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Zawiya Mountain · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Tell Hamki · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kurin · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~8 km
  • Dahr al Mughr · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~11 km
  • Wadi Hardan · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~13 km
  • Tall Hassun · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~16 km

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Forts & heritage near Arīḩā

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arīḩā. The closest is Al-Mastumah (9 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Al-Mastumah · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Jarada · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~17 km · Must-see
  • al-Bara · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Serjilla · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Palace G at Ebla · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Batrasa · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~22 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Arīḩā

43 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Arīḩā. The closest is Mosque of Ubaidah Ibn Abi al-Jarrah (16 km); the best-known is The Great Idlib Mosque (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Arīḩā

10 churches within 100 km of Arīḩā. The closest is Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (74 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arīḩā

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arīḩā. The closest is Rahmat Ar Ram (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Arīḩā

5 caves within 100 km of Arīḩā. The closest is Maghārat Az Zabībah (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arīḩā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arīḩā
  2. 9 km Al-Mastumah · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  3. 7 km The Great Idlib Mosque · mosque, Idleb Governorate
  4. 28 km Zawiya Mountain · viewpoint, Idleb Governorate
  5. 2 km Jarada · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  6. 21 km al-Bara · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  7. 20 km Back to Arīḩā

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From travellers near Arīḩā

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How to reach Arīḩā

    All places near Arīḩā by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arīḩā by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5599Kurin (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4593Al-Mastumah (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs543Mosque of Ubaidah Ibn Abi al-Jarrah (16 km)
    Other attractions1119`Ayn al Kus (18 km)
    Churches010Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Rahmat Ar Ram (18 km)
    Caves35Maghārat Az Zabībah (20 km)
    Parks23Al-Saramla Garden (17 km)
    Museums02Cemil Meriç Museum (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hatay Altınözü Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (56 km)

    Arīḩā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arīḩā?

    Al-Mastumah (heritage site, about 9 km), Zawiya Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), The Great Idlib Mosque (mosque, about 17 km), Jarada (heritage site, about 17 km), al-Bara (heritage site, about 20 km), Serjilla (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 5 mosques & dargahs, 11 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arīḩā?

    Kurin, about 8 km by road; Dahr al Mughr (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arīḩā?

    Al-Mastumah, about 9 km by road; Tell Al-Mastouma (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Arīḩā?

    Mosque of Ubaidah Ibn Abi al-Jarrah, about 16 km by road; Shuaib Mosque (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arīḩā?

    Start in Arīḩā, visit Al-Mastumah, then The Great Idlib Mosque, then Zawiya Mountain, then Jarada, then al-Bara, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arīḩā?

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

    Towns near Arīḩā

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arīḩā’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.