Aj Jiza district, Egypt

Places to visit near Ashmūn

Ashmūn is a town in Aj Jiza district, Egypt, home to about 82,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 129 mosques & dargahs, 35 forts & heritage, 16 museums and 8 churches. The must-see places are Merimde (15 km), El-Gabal el-Ahmar (31 km) and Athribis (34 km).

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Ashmūn at a glance

Location
Aj Jiza district, Egypt
Population
about 82,507
Coordinates
30.2974° N, 30.9764° E
Places within 50 km
221 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Ashmūn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ashmūn: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Ashmūn

138 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ashmūn. The closest is Mosque Sidi Ibrahim Khalil (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ashmūn

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashmūn. The closest is Merimde (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ashmūn

18 museums within 100 km of Ashmūn. The closest is Museum of Irrigation Models (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ashmūn

18 churches within 100 km of Ashmūn. The closest is Mary Marcus Church (43 km); the best-known is Basilica of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ashmūn

8 parks within 100 km of Ashmūn. The closest is Zed Park (35 km); the best-known is El Tahrir Square (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ashmūn

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashmūn. The closest is Jabal Hamza (30 km); the best-known is El-Gabal el-Ahmar (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ashmūn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashmūn
  2. 12 km Hijazi Mosque · mosque, Monufia Governorate
  3. 20 km Merimde · heritage site, Aj Jiza
  4. 10 km Mosque Sidi Ibrahim Khalil · mosque, Aj Jiza
  5. 8 km Geziret Abu Awad · river spot, Monufia Governorate
  6. 25 km El-Gabal el-Ahmar · viewpoint, Aj Jiza
  7. 31 km Back to Ashmūn

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From travellers near Ashmūn

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    All places near Ashmūn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashmūn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs129138Mosque Sidi Ibrahim Khalil (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3549Merimde (15 km)
    Other attractions1221Canal Bridges (33 km)
    Museums1618Museum of Irrigation Models (22 km)
    Churches818Mary Marcus Church (43 km)
    Parks78Zed Park (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Jabal Hamza (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Geziret Abu Awad (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Aquarium Grotto Garden (44 km)
    Caves22مركز الاصيل الدولى كهف الملح (41 km)
    Beaches & coast11Giza Pyramids (49 km)
    Buddhist sites01Deir Baramus (85 km)

    Ashmūn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashmūn?

    Merimde (heritage site, about 15 km), Mosque Sidi Ibrahim Khalil (mosque, about 5 km), Geziret Abu Awad (river spot, about 7 km), El-Gabal el-Ahmar (viewpoint, about 31 km), Hijazi Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Athribis (heritage site, about 34 km).

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

    221 places on Spotwander: 129 mosques & dargahs, 35 forts & heritage, 12 other attractions, 16 museums, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ashmūn?

    Mosque Sidi Ibrahim Khalil, about 5 km by road; Hijazi Mosque (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ashmūn?

    Merimde, about 15 km by road; Athribis (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ashmūn?

    Museum of Irrigation Models, about 22 km by road; Museum Of The National Library Of Egypt (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashmūn?

    Start in Ashmūn, visit Hijazi Mosque, then Merimde, then Mosque Sidi Ibrahim Khalil, then Geziret Abu Awad, then El-Gabal el-Ahmar, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashmūn?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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