Damascus Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Ḩarastā

Ḩarastā is a town in Damascus Governorate district, Syria, home to about 37,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 22 mosques & dargahs and 18 churches. The must-see places are Holy Cross (8 km), Aqsab Mosque (8 km) and Saint Anania's House (9 km).

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Ḩarastā at a glance

Location
Damascus Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 37,348
Coordinates
33.5587° N, 36.3651° E
Places within 50 km
159 (38 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Ḩarastā

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ḩarastā: 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 Ḩarastā

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ḩarastā. The closest is Jabal Ma`z (5 km); the best-known is Mount Kassioun (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ḩarastā

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ḩarastā. The closest is Bab Touma (9 km); the best-known is The Museum Of Calligraphy - Al Madrasa Aldjaqmaqiya (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ḩarastā

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ḩarastā. The closest is Qubbat `Amiri (7 km); the best-known is Aqsab Mosque (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ḩarastā

22 churches within 100 km of Ḩarastā. The closest is Al Saydeh Church (7 km); the best-known is Holy Cross (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ḩarastā

9 museums within 100 km of Ḩarastā. The closest is October War Panorama (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ḩarastā

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ḩarastā. The closest is As'Salam Park (7 km); the best-known is Zaki Al Arsouzi Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ḩarastā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ḩarastā
  2. 8 km Holy Cross · church, Damascus Governorate
  3. 1 km Saint Anania's House · church, Damascus Governorate
  4. 1 km Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus) · church, Damascus Governorate
  5. 1 km Aqsab Mosque · mosque, Damascus Governorate
  6. 3 km جامع ومدرسة الركنية · mosque or dargah, Damascus Governorate
  7. 9 km Back to Ḩarastā

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How to reach Ḩarastā

    All places near Ḩarastā by distance

    Within 15 km of Ḩarastā

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ḩarastā by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4761Jabal Ma`z (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3559Bab Touma (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2223Qubbat `Amiri (7 km)
    Churches1822Al Saydeh Church (7 km)
    Other attractions1414مقام الأربعين (9 km)
    Museums79October War Panorama (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27As'Salam Park (7 km)
    Parks77Ibn al Haitham Park (7 km)
    Caves45مغارة الدم (9 km)
    Waterfalls12Lacapitale.babsharqi (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Birkat Sha`ya (40 km)
    Buddhist sites11Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery (20 km)
    Treks01Lebanon Mountain Trail (74 km)

    Ḩarastā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ḩarastā?

    Holy Cross (church, about 8 km), Aqsab Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Saint Anania's House (church, about 9 km), Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus) (church, about 9 km), جامع ومدرسة الركنية (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Cathedral of Saint George (church, about 9 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 22 mosques & dargahs, 18 churches, 14 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ḩarastā?

    Jabal Ma`z, about 5 km by road; Jabal Ash Sharqi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ḩarastā?

    Bab Touma, about 9 km by road; Bab ash-Sharqi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ḩarastā?

    Qubbat `Amiri, about 7 km by road; Aqsab Mosque (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ḩarastā?

    Start in Ḩarastā, visit Holy Cross, then Saint Anania's House, then Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus), then Aqsab Mosque, then جامع ومدرسة الركنية, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ḩarastā?

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

    Towns near Ḩarastā

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