Aj Jiza district, Egypt

Places to visit near Awsīm

Awsīm is a town in Aj Jiza district, Egypt, home to about 63,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 253 places to visit — 116 mosques & dargahs, 56 forts & heritage, 25 museums and 16 churches. The must-see places are El-Gabal el-Ahmar (12 km), Muhammed Ali Palace (13 km) and The Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace (14 km).

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Awsīm at a glance

Location
Aj Jiza district, Egypt
Population
about 63,862
Coordinates
30.1230° N, 31.1357° E
Places within 50 km
253 (102 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Awsīm

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

120 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Awsīm. The closest is Al-Bihwashy Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Sinan Pasha Mosque (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Awsīm

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Awsīm. The closest is Sidi Omar (10 km); the best-known is Muhammed Ali Palace (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Awsīm

25 museums within 100 km of Awsīm. The closest is Museum of Irrigation Models (10 km); the best-known is Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Awsīm

19 churches within 100 km of Awsīm. The closest is Mary Marcus Church (14 km); the best-known is Basilica of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Awsīm

7 parks within 100 km of Awsīm. The closest is El Tahrir Square (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Awsīm

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Awsīm. The closest is Aquarium Grotto Garden (14 km); the best-known is Orman Botanic Garden (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Awsīm

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Awsīm
  2. 12 km El-Gabal el-Ahmar · viewpoint, Aj Jiza
  3. 21 km The Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace · palace, Cairo
  4. 1 km Sinan Pasha Mosque · mosque, Cairo
  5. 4 km Basilica of St. Therese of the Child Jesus · church, Cairo
  6. 4 km Muhammed Ali Palace · palace, Al Qalyubiya
  7. 13 km Back to Awsīm

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    All places near Awsīm by distance

    Within 15 km of Awsīm

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Awsīm by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs116120Al-Bihwashy Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5660Sidi Omar (10 km)
    Museums2525Museum of Irrigation Models (10 km)
    Churches1619Mary Marcus Church (14 km)
    Other attractions1818Umm Kulthum (13 km)
    Parks67El Tahrir Square (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Aquarium Grotto Garden (14 km)
    Caves44مركز الاصيل الدولى كهف الملح (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Warraq Island (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22El-Gabal el-Ahmar (12 km)
    Beaches & coast11Giza Pyramids (21 km)
    Buddhist sites11Franciscan Monastery and Center of Christian Oriental Studies (18 km)

    Awsīm: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Awsīm?

    El-Gabal el-Ahmar (viewpoint, about 12 km), Muhammed Ali Palace (palace, about 13 km), The Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace (palace, about 14 km), Sinan Pasha Mosque (mosque, about 14 km), Basilica of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (church, about 14 km), Virgin Mary's Church / Massarra (church, about 15 km).

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

    253 places on Spotwander: 116 mosques & dargahs, 56 forts & heritage, 25 museums, 16 churches, 18 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Awsīm?

    Al-Bihwashy Mosque, about 1 km by road; Ahmed Hassan Mosque 1 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Awsīm?

    Sidi Omar, about 10 km by road; Kerkasoros (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Awsīm?

    Museum of Irrigation Models, about 10 km by road; Museum Of The National Library Of Egypt (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Awsīm?

    Start in Awsīm, visit El-Gabal el-Ahmar, then The Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace, then Sinan Pasha Mosque, then Basilica of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, then Muhammed Ali Palace, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Awsīm?

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

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