Places to visit near

Banhā

Banhā is a city in Monufia Governorate district, Egypt of about 167,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 76 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Athribis, Leontopolis and Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque.

30.4598° N, 31.1842° EPop. 167,029

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see113
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Banhā

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

152 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 Banhā
  2. Masjid Al-Sheikh Al-Turkeymosque · 30 min
  3. Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. Fouad Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Shalabi Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Leontopolisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Banhā
Today’s loopBanhāStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Banhā?

Athribis (heritage site, about 1 km), Underpass (attraction, about 1 km), Mosque Martyr Abdel Moneim Riad Mansheya Banha (mosque, about 1 km), Saiyid Bek el Qadi Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Canal Bridges (attraction, about 1 km), Bridge (attraction, about 2 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 76 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 3 other attractions, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest dargah to Banhā?

Mosque Martyr Abdel Moneim Riad Mansheya Banha, about 1 km by road; Saiyid Bek el Qadi Mosque (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Banhā?

Athribis, about 1 km by road; Sidi Saied Mosque (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Banhā?

Start in Banhā, visit Masjid Al-Sheikh Al-Turkey, then Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque, then Fouad Mosque, then Shalabi Mosque, then Leontopolis, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.