Hama Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Ḩamāh

Ḩamāh is a city in Hama Governorate district, Syria, home to about 460,602 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Azm Palace (1 km), Nur al-Din Mosque (1 km) and Hama Castle (1 km).

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Ḩamāh at a glance

Location
Hama Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 460,602
Coordinates
35.1318° N, 36.7578° E
Places within 50 km
80 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ḩamāh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ḩamāh: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ḩamāh

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ḩamāh. The closest is Abu Mares (8 km); the best-known is Jabal Zayn al `Abidin (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ḩamāh

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ḩamāh. The closest is Hama Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ḩamāh

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ḩamāh. The closest is Nur al-Din Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ḩamāh

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ḩamāh. The closest is al-Rastan Dam (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Ḩamāh

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Ḩamāh. The closest is شلالات الزاوي (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Ḩamāh

3 churches within 100 km of Ḩamāh. The closest is Mar Hanna (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ḩamāh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ḩamāh
  2. 1 km Azm Palace · palace, Hama Governorate
  3. 1 km Nur al-Din Mosque · mosque, Hama Governorate
  4. 1 km Hama Castle · heritage site, Hama Governorate
  5. 1 km Abu al-Fida Mosque · mosque, Hama Governorate
  6. 1 km Great Mosque · mosque, Hama Governorate
  7. 1 km Back to Ḩamāh

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How to reach Ḩamāh

    All places near Ḩamāh by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ḩamāh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints47130Abu Mares (8 km)
    Forts & heritage20102Hama Castle (1 km)
    Other attractions526`Ayn Mu`ardis (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs310Nur al-Din Mosque (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16al-Rastan Dam (27 km)
    Waterfalls24شلالات الزاوي (48 km)
    Churches13Mar Hanna (17 km)
    Caves03Dawayat (66 km)
    Museums12Azm Palace (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din (67 km)

    Ḩamāh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ḩamāh?

    Azm Palace (palace, about 1 km), Nur al-Din Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Hama Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Great Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Abu al-Fida Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Jabal Zayn al `Abidin (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 3 mosques & dargahs, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ḩamāh?

    Abu Mares, about 8 km by road; Jabal Zayn al `Abidin (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ḩamāh?

    Hama Castle, about 1 km by road; Temple of Jupiter at Hamah (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ḩamāh?

    Nur al-Din Mosque, about 1 km by road; Great Mosque (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ḩamāh?

    Start in Ḩamāh, visit Azm Palace, then Nur al-Din Mosque, then Hama Castle, then Abu al-Fida Mosque, then Great Mosque, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ḩamāh?

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

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