Bani Sweif district, Egypt

Places to visit near Būsh

Būsh is a town in Bani Sweif district, Egypt, home to about 86,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 mosques & dargahs and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dayr al Maymun (14 km), El-Lahuun (21 km) and Sesostris II Pyramid (23 km).

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Būsh at a glance

Location
Bani Sweif district, Egypt
Population
about 86,608
Coordinates
29.1482° N, 31.1273° E
Places within 50 km
50 (9 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

Top places to visit near Būsh

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Forts & heritage near Būsh

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Būsh. The closest is Nilopolis (5 km); the best-known is El-Lahuun (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Būsh

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Būsh. The closest is Jabal Umm Raqabah (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Būsh

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Būsh. The closest is Al Jazeera Islamic Complex (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Būsh

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Būsh. The closest is Mallāḩat al Būşīlī (68 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Būsh

5 churches within 100 km of Būsh. The closest is Dayr al Maymun (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Būsh

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Būsh. The closest is Geziret al Zawya (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Būsh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Būsh
  2. 5 km Nilopolis · heritage site, Bani Sweif
  3. 11 km Dayr al Maymun · church, Bani Sweif
  4. 28 km El-Lahuun · heritage site, Faiyum
  5. 6 km Kawm Madinat Ghurab · heritage site, Bani Sweif
  6. 16 km Heracleopolis Magna · heritage site, Bani Sweif
  7. 25 km Back to Būsh

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Būsh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2366Nilopolis (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints219Jabal Umm Raqabah (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1216Al Jazeera Islamic Complex (11 km)
    Other attractions514Dair al-Adhra (12 km)
    Beaches & coast06Mallāḩat al Būşīlī (68 km)
    Churches25Dayr al Maymun (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Geziret al Zawya (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14بحر يوسف (20 km)
    Museums13Beni Suef Museum (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Wadi Al Rayyan National Park (98 km)
    Buddhist sites22Monastery of St. George (15 km)
    Caves02Sannur Cave (76 km)
    Waterfalls01Wadi Al Rayan Water Falls شلالات وادي الريان (94 km)

    Būsh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Būsh?

    Dayr al Maymun (church, about 14 km), El-Lahuun (heritage site, about 21 km), Sesostris II Pyramid (attraction, about 23 km), Kawm Madinat Ghurab (heritage site, about 23 km), Heracleopolis Magna (heritage site, about 25 km), Nilopolis (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 mosques & dargahs, 5 other attractions, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Būsh?

    Nilopolis, about 5 km by road; Sharif Basha Cemetery (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Būsh?

    Jabal Umm Raqabah, about 26 km by road; Jabal Qurayn (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Būsh?

    Al Jazeera Islamic Complex, about 11 km by road; Omar Ebn Abd El-Aziz Mosque (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Būsh?

    Start in Būsh, visit Nilopolis, then Dayr al Maymun, then El-Lahuun, then Kawm Madinat Ghurab, then Heracleopolis Magna, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Būsh?

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

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