Idleb Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Binnish

Binnish is a town in Idleb Governorate district, Syria, home to about 30,354 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 mosques & dargahs and 0 churches. The must-see places are The Great Idlib Mosque (9 km), Tell Afis (12 km) and Al-Mastumah (14 km).

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Binnish at a glance

Location
Idleb Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 30,354
Coordinates
35.9566° N, 36.7138° E
Places within 50 km
137 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Binnish

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Forts & heritage near Binnish

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Binnish. The closest is White Helmets (10 km); the best-known is Tell Afis (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Tell Afis · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Al-Mastumah · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Palace G at Ebla · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~24 km · Must-see
  • White Helmets · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~10 km
  • Behyo · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Sarmada · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~31 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Binnish

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Binnish. The closest is Tall Tārr (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tall Tārr · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~7 km
  • Zawiya Mountain · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Tell Toqan · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Ra's al Mantar · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~17 km
  • Dahr Qarut · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~18 km
  • Tall Hassun · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~19 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Binnish

40 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Binnish. The closest is The Great Mosque of Sarmin (7 km); the best-known is The Great Idlib Mosque (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Binnish

11 churches within 100 km of Binnish. The closest is Church of Saint Simeon Stylites (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Binnish

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Binnish. The closest is Sabil Ard As Sutuh (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Binnish

4 caves within 100 km of Binnish. The closest is Maghārat Az Zabībah (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Binnish

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Binnish
  2. 7 km Tall Tārr · viewpoint, Idleb Governorate
  3. 4 km The Great Idlib Mosque · mosque, Idleb Governorate
  4. 7 km Al-Mastumah · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  5. 22 km Palace G at Ebla · palace, Idleb Governorate
  6. 15 km Tell Afis · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  7. 12 km Back to Binnish

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How to reach Binnish

    All places near Binnish by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Binnish by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6197White Helmets (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4085Tall Tārr (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1640The Great Mosque of Sarmin (7 km)
    Other attractions1015`Ayn al Kus (19 km)
    Churches011Church of Saint Simeon Stylites (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Sabil Ard As Sutuh (14 km)
    Caves34Maghārat Az Zabībah (14 km)
    Parks23Al-Saramla Garden (9 km)
    Museums11Cemil Meriç Museum (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hatay Altınözü Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (53 km)

    Binnish: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Binnish?

    The Great Idlib Mosque (mosque, about 9 km), Tell Afis (heritage site, about 12 km), Al-Mastumah (heritage site, about 14 km), إبلا (attraction, about 24 km), Palace G at Ebla (palace, about 24 km), Tall Tārr (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 mosques & dargahs, 10 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Binnish?

    White Helmets, about 10 km by road; Tell Afis (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Binnish?

    Tall Tārr, about 7 km by road; Ra's al Mantar (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Binnish?

    The Great Mosque of Sarmin, about 7 km by road; Al-Mustafa Mosque (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Binnish?

    Start in Binnish, visit Tall Tārr, then The Great Idlib Mosque, then Al-Mastumah, then Palace G at Ebla, then Tell Afis, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Binnish?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Binnish

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Binnish’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Binnish on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.