Saint Damyana MonestaryAmr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta)TanisKafr el-Sheikh Attiya Grand Mosqueتل البلامونAl-Rahma Mosque 2
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Az Zarqā

Az Zarqā is a town in Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt of about 40,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 81 mosques & dargahs, 16 forts & heritage and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Saint Damyana Monestary, Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta) and Tanis.

31.2086° N, 31.6353° EPop. 40,010

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see13
Notable168
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Damyana Monestary, attraction near Az Zarqā
Must-see

Saint Damyana Monestary

Attraction · 32 km

Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta), mosque near Az Zarqā
Must-see

Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta)

Mosque · 37 km · Damietta

Tanis, heritage site near Az Zarqā
Must-see

Tanis

Heritage site · 44 km · Al Sharqia Governorate

Places near Az Zarqā by type

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One day from Az Zarqā

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

131 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Az Zarqā
  2. Al-Rahma Mosque 2mosque · 30 min
  3. Al-Awkaf Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. Kafr el-Sheikh Attiya Grand Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. تل البلامونheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta)mosque · 30 min
  7. Back in Az Zarqā
Today’s loopAz ZarqāStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Az Zarqā?

Kafr el-Sheikh Attiya Grand Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), تل البلامون (heritage site, about 10 km), Saint Damyana Monestary (attraction, about 32 km), Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta) (mosque, about 37 km), Al-Rahma Mosque 2 (mosque, about 17 km), Al-jabarna Mosque (mosque, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Az Zarqā?

104 places on Spotwander: 81 mosques & dargahs, 16 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest dargah to Az Zarqā?

Corner Mosque 5, about 1 km by road; مسجد الزاوية (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Az Zarqā?

Sīdī Sulţān, about 4 km by road; Sīdī Sirāj Abū Mash‘al (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Az Zarqā?

Start in Az Zarqā, visit Al-Rahma Mosque 2, then Al-Awkaf Mosque, then Kafr el-Sheikh Attiya Grand Mosque, then تل البلامون, then Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta), and drive back — about 131 km by road in all.