Idleb Governorate district, Syria
Places to visit near Armanāz
Armanāz is a town in Idleb Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 80 forts & heritage, 43 mosques & dargahs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 churches. The must-see places are Behyo (13 km), Basilica at Qalb Loze (15 km) and Baqirha (24 km).
Armanāz at a glance
- Location
- Idleb Governorate district, Syria
- Coordinates
- 36.0836° N, 36.5031° E
- Places within 50 km
- 193 (22 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 mosques & dargahs and churches
Top places to visit near Armanāz
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Armanāz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- BehyoForts · Idleb GovernorateMust-see
- Basilica at Qalb LozeForts · Idleb GovernorateMust-see
- BaqirhaForts · Idleb GovernorateMust-see
- DuwaylahHills · Idleb GovernorateNotable
- Dar QitaForts · Idleb GovernorateMust-see
- The Great Idlib MosqueMosques · Idleb GovernorateMust-see
- Tell Ta'yinatForts · ReyhanlıMust-see
- Tell JudaidahForts · ReyhanlıMust-see
- JawwaniyahForts · Idleb GovernorateNotable
- SarmadaForts · Idleb GovernorateMust-see
- Al KhuraybatForts · Idleb GovernorateNotable
- Chatal HöyükForts · ReyhanlıMust-see
More places near Armanāz
- Kafr Aqareb · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~10 km
- Al-Mastumah · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~32 km · Must-see
- Banqusa · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~14 km
- Jabal Ash Shaykh Yusuf · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~15 km
- Reyhanlı Dam · lake · Kumlu · ~36 km · Must-see
- Qirqbize · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~16 km
- Maghārat Ad Dayyān · cave · Idleb Governorate · ~17 km
- Harem Castle · fort · Hatay · ~17 km
- Lake Amik · lake · Antakya · ~38 km · Must-see
- Jabal Barisha · viewpoint · Hatay · ~18 km
- Dehes · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~19 km
- Barisha · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~19 km
Things to see near Armanāz, by type
Forts & heritage near Armanāz
107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Armanāz. The closest is Jawwaniyah (7 km); the best-known is Behyo (13 km). Best time: october to february.
- Behyo · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~13 km · Must-see
- Basilica at Qalb Loze · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~15 km · Must-see
- Baqirha · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~24 km · Must-see
- Dar Qita · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~26 km · Must-see
- Tell Ta'yinat · fort · Reyhanlı · ~27 km · Must-see
- Tell Judaidah · fort · Reyhanlı · ~27 km · Must-see
Mosques & dargahs near Armanāz
60 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Armanāz. The closest is Babatorun Mahallesi Camii (23 km); the best-known is The Great Idlib Mosque (26 km). Best time: year-round.
- The Great Idlib Mosque · dargah · Idleb Governorate · ~26 km · Must-see
- Habib-i Neccar Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~41 km · Must-see
- Saramih Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~41 km · Must-see
- Antakya Ulu Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~42 km · Must-see
- Babatorun Mahallesi Camii · dargah · Altınözü · ~23 km
- Yenişehir Camii · dargah · Reyhanlı · ~23 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Armanāz
46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Armanāz. The closest is Duwaylah (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Duwaylah · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~5 km
- Jabal Ash Shaykh Yusuf · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~15 km
- Jabal Barisha · viewpoint · Hatay · ~18 km
- Habib-i Neccar Dağı · viewpoint · Antakya · ~40 km · Must-see
- Tall `Arri · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~23 km
- Ra's al Mantar · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~23 km
Churches near Armanāz
11 churches within 100 km of Armanāz. The closest is Church of Saint Peter (40 km); the best-known is Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (42 km). Best time: year-round.
- Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church · church · Antakya · ~42 km · Must-see
- Church of Saint Simeon Stylites · church · Aleppo Governorate · ~52 km · Must-see
- Surp Asdvadzadzin Kilisesi · church · Samandağ · ~59 km · Must-see
- Church of Saint Peter · church · Antakya · ~40 km
- Forty Martyrs Armenian Cathedral · church · Aleppo Governorate · ~75 km · Must-see
- Saint Elias Cathedral;Maronite Cathedral · church · Aleppo Governorate · ~75 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Armanāz
8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Armanāz. The closest is Al Balu`ah (25 km); the best-known is Reyhanlı Dam (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Reyhanlı Dam · lake · Kumlu · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lake Amik · lake · Antakya · ~38 km · Must-see
- Al Balu`ah · lake · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Yarseli Barajı · lake · Antakya · ~25 km
- Sabil Ard As Sutuh · lake · Idleb Governorate · ~44 km
- Rahmat Ar Ram · lake · Idleb Governorate · ~49 km
Caves near Armanāz
6 caves within 100 km of Armanāz. The closest is Maghārat Ad Dayyān (17 km). Best time: year-round.
- Maghārat Ad Dayyān · cave · Idleb Governorate · ~17 km
- Cave and Masjid of Saint Habib Neccar · cave · Antakya · ~40 km · Must-see
- Maghārat Az Zabībah · cave · Idleb Governorate · ~20 km
- Kafa Dinlemede · cave · Antakya · ~41 km
- Maghārat Ar Ranbīl · cave · Idleb Governorate · ~42 km
- Kafana Göre · cave · Antakya · ~43 km
A one-day trip from Armanāz
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.
- Start in Armanāz
- 5 km Duwaylah · viewpoint, Idleb Governorate
- 19 km Basilica at Qalb Loze · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
- 11 km Dar Qita · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
- 1 km Baqirha · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
- 12 km Behyo · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
- 13 km Back to Armanāz
Plan a longer trip from Armanāz — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Armanāz
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How to reach Armanāz
All places near Armanāz by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Habib-i Neccar Dağı · viewpoint · Antakya · ~40 km · Must-see
- Cave and Masjid of Saint Habib Neccar · cave · Antakya · ~40 km · Must-see
- Maghārat Az Zabībah · cave · Idleb Governorate · ~20 km
- Ain el-Funaidiq · fort · Altınözü · ~20 km
- Habib-i Neccar Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~41 km · Must-see
- Saramih Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~41 km · Must-see
- `Ayn al Kus · attraction · Idleb Governorate · ~21 km
- Tell Afis · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~42 km · Must-see
- Antakya Ulu Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~42 km · Must-see
- Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church · church · Antakya · ~42 km · Must-see
- Deir Turmanin · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~42 km · Must-see
- Tell Salihiyyah · fort · Reyhanlı · ~22 km
- Götübüyük · fort · Reyhanlı · ~23 km
- Babatorun Mahallesi Camii · dargah · Altınözü · ~23 km
- Yenişehir Camii · dargah · Reyhanlı · ~23 km
- Tall `Arri · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~23 km
- Kibar Feyzo Filmin Yeri 1978 · attraction · Reyhanlı · ~23 km
- Ra's al Mantar · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~23 km
- Khirbet al-Khatib · fort · Hatay · ~24 km
- سد الجانودية · attraction · Hatay · ~24 km
- Tall Hassun · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~24 km
- Tell Keleş · fort · Reyhanlı · ~24 km
- Idlib New Dentist Park · park · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- White Helmets · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Al Balu`ah · lake · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Shuaib Mosque · dargah · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Hatay Altınözü Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası · sanctuary · Altınözü · ~25 km
- Deirouné · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Al-Saramla Garden · park · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Yarseli Barajı · lake · Antakya · ~25 km
- Ancient Alalakh · fort · Reyhanlı · ~25 km
- Mosque of Ubaidah Ibn Abi al-Jarrah · dargah · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Burj Suwayd · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~25 km
- Level 7 Palace · fort · Reyhanlı · ~26 km
- Tell Dhahab · fort · Reyhanlı · ~26 km
- Level 7 Gate · fort · Reyhanlı · ~26 km
- Atike Hanım Camii · dargah · Reyhanlı · ~26 km
- Al-Mustafa Mosque · dargah · Idleb Governorate · ~26 km
- Ayazlar Camii · dargah · Reyhanlı · ~27 km
- Mustafa Şevki Paşa Külliyesi · dargah · Reyhanlı · ~27 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Tell Qarqur · fort · Hama Governorate · ~51 km · Must-see
- إبلا · attraction · Idleb Governorate · ~52 km · Must-see
- Church of Saint Simeon Stylites · church · Aleppo Governorate · ~52 km · Must-see
- Palace G at Ebla · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~52 km · Must-see
- Batouta · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~53 km · Must-see
- Zawiya Mountain · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~53 km · Must-see
- al-Bara · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~55 km · Must-see
- Jarada · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~55 km · Must-see
- Qinnasrin · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~57 km · Must-see
- Serjilla · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~58 km · Must-see
- Batrasa · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~58 km · Must-see
- Surp Asdvadzadzin Kilisesi · church · Samandağ · ~59 km · Must-see
- Tell Toqan · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~62 km · Must-see
- Hazreti Hızır Türbesi · dargah · Samandağ · ~63 km · Must-see
- Jabal al Aqra` · viewpoint · Yayladağı · ~63 km · Must-see
- Belen Pass · viewpoint · Belen · ~63 km · Must-see
- Great Mosque of Maarat al-Numan · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~63 km · Must-see
- Vespasian Titus Tunnel · attraction · Samandağ · ~65 km · Must-see
- Qal`at Burzay · fort · Hama Governorate · ~65 km · Must-see
- Ain Dara Temple · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~65 km · Must-see
- Mount Musa · viewpoint · Samandağ · ~65 km · Must-see
- Jabal al Akrad · viewpoint · Hama Governorate · ~68 km · Must-see
- Tell Noubbol · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~69 km · Must-see
- Abdülhay Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~51 km
- Ash Shaykh Mansur · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~51 km
- Sinn al Jamal · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~51 km
- Şih Mhammed el Arabı · attraction · Defne · ~51 km
- Bilal Habeşi Camii · dargah · Antakya · ~52 km
- Samandağ Tepe · viewpoint · Defne · ~52 km
- Tall Ar Ruzz · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~52 km
- Baqdinah · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~52 km
- `Ayn Hafar · attraction · Idleb Governorate · ~52 km
- Tall Rif As Sahn · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~52 km
- Hz. Hızır · attraction · Samandağ · ~52 km
- `Ayn As Sahn · attraction · Idleb Governorate · ~52 km
- Monastery of St. Simeon Stylites · Buddhist site · Defne · ~53 km
- Aziz Simon Tepesi · viewpoint · Defne · ~53 km
- Rouweiha · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~53 km
- Churches of Sheikh Suleiman Village · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~53 km
- Ash Shaykh Sulayman · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~53 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 80 | 107 | Jawwaniyah (7 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 43 | 60 | Babatorun Mahallesi Camii (23 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 33 | 46 | Duwaylah (5 km) |
| Other attractions | 12 | 20 | `Ayn al Kus (21 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 11 | Church of Saint Peter (40 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 6 | 8 | Al Balu`ah (25 km) |
| Caves | 6 | 6 | Maghārat Ad Dayyān (17 km) |
| Museums | 4 | 4 | Cemil Meriç Museum (27 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 3 | Idlib New Dentist Park (25 km) |
| Waterfalls | 3 | 3 | Harbiye Waterfalls (41 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 2 | Hatay Altınözü Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (25 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | Monastery of St. Simeon Stylites (53 km) |
Armanāz: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Armanāz?
Behyo (heritage site, about 13 km), Basilica at Qalb Loze (heritage site, about 15 km), Baqirha (heritage site, about 24 km), Duwaylah (viewpoint, about 5 km), Dar Qita (heritage site, about 26 km), The Great Idlib Mosque (mosque, about 26 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Armanāz?
193 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 43 mosques & dargahs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 other attractions, 2 churches.
Which is the nearest fort to Armanāz?
Jawwaniyah, about 7 km by road; Al Khuraybat (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest dargah to Armanāz?
Babatorun Mahallesi Camii, about 23 km by road; Yenişehir Camii (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Armanāz?
Duwaylah, about 5 km by road; Jabal Ash Shaykh Yusuf (15 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Armanāz?
Start in Armanāz, visit Duwaylah, then Basilica at Qalb Loze, then Dar Qita, then Baqirha, then Behyo, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Armanāz?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.
Towns near Armanāz
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- Places near Darkūsh · 18 km
- Places near Ḩārim · 18 km
- Places near Ma‘arratmişrīn · 21 km
- Places near Boynuyoğun · 22 km
- Places near Babatorun · 24 km
- Places near Idlib · 26 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Armanāz’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.