Batna district, Algeria

Places to visit near Arris

Arris is a town in Batna district, Algeria, home to about 36,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 mosques & dargahs, 36 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Lambaesis لامبايزيس (34 km), Praetorium (34 km) and Mount Chelia (34 km).

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Arris, Algeria
Arris, Batna district, Algeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arris at a glance

Location
Batna district, Algeria
Population
about 36,641
Coordinates
35.2588° N, 6.3471° E
Places within 50 km
146 (10 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 museums

Top places to visit near Arris

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arris

108 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arris. The closest is Jbel Abenkouk Ali Amehend (5 km); the best-known is Tenia Tizart (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Arris

61 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Arris. The closest is Mosquée Ben Boulaïd (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arris

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arris. The closest is Memorial Monument of Martyrs in Kimmel (18 km); the best-known is Lambaesis لامبايزيس (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Arris

8 museums within 100 km of Arris. The closest is Museum of Lambaesis (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arris

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arris. The closest is Chott Tinsilt (88 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arris

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arris. The closest is Belezma National Park (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arris

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arris
  2. 1 km Mosquée Ben Boulaïd · mosque or dargah, Batna
  3. 11 km Tenia Tizart · viewpoint, Batna
  4. 22 km Djebel Mahmel · viewpoint, Batna
  5. 22 km Lambaesis لامبايزيس · heritage site, Batna
  6. 1 km Praetorium · heritage site, Batna
  7. 34 km Back to Arris

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    Within 15 km of Arris

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arris by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints60108Jbel Abenkouk Ali Amehend (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4461Mosquée Ben Boulaïd (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3644Memorial Monument of Martyrs in Kimmel (18 km)
    Museums38Museum of Lambaesis (33 km)
    Other attractions33Maison Chir (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Chott Tinsilt (88 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Belezma National Park (56 km)
    Parks01LOMPI Family Park (63 km)

    Arris: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arris?

    Mosquée Ben Boulaïd (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Tenia Tizart (viewpoint, about 11 km), Djebel Mahmel (viewpoint, about 13 km), Lambaesis لامبايزيس (heritage site, about 34 km), Praetorium (heritage site, about 34 km), Mount Chelia (viewpoint, about 34 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 mosques & dargahs, 36 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arris?

    Jbel Abenkouk Ali Amehend, about 5 km by road; Iche Oufagous (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Arris?

    Mosquée Ben Boulaïd, about 1 km by road; Rahma Mosque 35/6 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arris?

    Memorial Monument of Martyrs in Kimmel, about 18 km by road; نصب تذكاري لإندلاع ثورة أول نوفمبر (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arris?

    Start in Arris, visit Mosquée Ben Boulaïd, then Tenia Tizart, then Djebel Mahmel, then Lambaesis لامبايزيس, then Praetorium, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arris?

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

    Towns near Arris

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