Asyut district, Egypt

Places to visit near Asyūţ

Asyūţ is a city in Asyut district, Egypt, home to about 420,585 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 101 mosques & dargahs, 14 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Royal Tomb of Akhenaten (67 km), Stelae "U", Athon's Sun-hymn (71 km) and Northern Tombs (74 km).

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Asyūţ, Egypt
Asyūţ, Asyut district, Egypt. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Asyūţ at a glance

Location
Asyut district, Egypt
Population
about 420,585
Coordinates
27.1810° N, 31.1837° E
Places within 50 km
141
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Asyūţ

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Asyūţ: 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 Asyūţ

106 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Asyūţ. The closest is مسجد التقوي (1 km); the best-known is Naser Mosque (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Asyūţ

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Asyūţ. The closest is Alexan Pasha Palace (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Asyūţ

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Asyūţ. The closest is Wadi El Assuti (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Asyūţ

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Asyūţ. The closest is جبل درنكة (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Asyūţ

9 churches within 100 km of Asyūţ. The closest is كنيسة نهضة القداسة-الاصلاح -باسيوط (1 km); the best-known is Deir Durunka (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Asyūţ

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Asyūţ. The closest is Geziret Beni Murr (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Asyūţ

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Asyūţ
  2. 1 km Majzoub Mosque · mosque, Asyut
  3. 1 km al-Mujahidin Mosque · mosque, Asyut
  4. 2 km Omar Makram Mosque 2 · mosque, Asyut
  5. 2 km Alexan Pasha Palace · palace, Asyut
  6. 1 km Naser Mosque · mosque, Asyut
  7. 0 km Back to Asyūţ

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How to reach Asyūţ

    All places near Asyūţ by distance

    Within 15 km of Asyūţ

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Asyūţ by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs101106مسجد التقوي (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1444Alexan Pasha Palace (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Wadi El Assuti (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints213جبل درنكة (3 km)
    Churches79كنيسة نهضة القداسة-الاصلاح -باسيوط (1 km)
    Other attractions69مؤسسة واقع تاني (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Geziret Beni Murr (4 km)
    Caves12Maghārat al Jāmi‘ (48 km)
    Temples02Small Aten Temple (74 km)
    Parks11جنينة جمعية الشبان المسلمين (1 km)
    Museums01Mallawi Museum (88 km)

    Asyūţ: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Asyūţ?

    Naser Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Majzoub Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), al-Mujahidin Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Omar Makram Mosque 2 (mosque, about 1 km), Alexan Pasha Palace (palace, about 2 km), Geziret Beni Murr (river spot, about 4 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 101 mosques & dargahs, 14 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Asyūţ?

    مسجد التقوي, about 1 km by road; Naasir Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Asyūţ?

    Alexan Pasha Palace, about 2 km by road; Sīdī Sa‘īd (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Asyūţ?

    Wadi El Assuti, about 20 km by road; Hod Beni Smei al Gharbi (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Asyūţ?

    Start in Asyūţ, visit Majzoub Mosque, then al-Mujahidin Mosque, then Omar Makram Mosque 2, then Alexan Pasha Palace, then Naser Mosque, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Asyūţ?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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