Idleb Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Idlib

Idlib is a city in Idleb Governorate district, Syria, home to about 128,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 mosques & dargahs and 0 churches. The must-see places are The Great Idlib Mosque (1 km), Al-Mastumah (7 km) and Tell Afis (19 km).

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Idlib, Syria
Idlib, Idleb Governorate district, Syria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Idlib at a glance

Location
Idleb Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 128,840
Coordinates
35.9306° N, 36.6339° E
Places within 50 km
130 (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 Idlib

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Idlib: 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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Forts & heritage near Idlib

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Idlib. The closest is White Helmets (1 km); the best-known is Al-Mastumah (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Idlib

78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Idlib. The closest is Tall Tārr (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tall Tārr · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~5 km
  • Ra's al Mantar · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~7 km
  • Zawiya Mountain · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Tall Hassun · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~9 km
  • Kurin · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~11 km
  • Tall `Arri · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~13 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Idlib

43 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Idlib. The closest is The Great Idlib Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Idlib

10 churches within 100 km of Idlib. The closest is Church of Saint Simeon Stylites (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Idlib

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Idlib. The closest is Al Balu`ah (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Idlib

4 caves within 100 km of Idlib. The closest is Maghārat Az Zabībah (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Idlib

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Idlib
  2. 1 km Al-Saramla Garden · garden, Idleb Governorate
  3. 1 km Al-Mustafa Mosque · mosque, Idleb Governorate
  4. 18 km Tell Afis · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  5. 19 km Al-Mastumah · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  6. 7 km The Great Idlib Mosque · mosque, Idleb Governorate
  7. 0 km Back to Idlib

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From travellers near Idlib

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How to reach Idlib

    All places near Idlib by distance

    Within 15 km of Idlib

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Idlib by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5598White Helmets (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4178Tall Tārr (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1443The Great Idlib Mosque (1 km)
    Other attractions918`Ayn al Kus (10 km)
    Churches010Church of Saint Simeon Stylites (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Al Balu`ah (21 km)
    Caves34Maghārat Az Zabībah (6 km)
    Parks23Al-Saramla Garden (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Hatay Altınözü Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (47 km)
    Museums11Cemil Meriç Museum (47 km)

    Idlib: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Idlib?

    The Great Idlib Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Al-Mastumah (heritage site, about 7 km), Tell Afis (heritage site, about 19 km), Al-Saramla Garden (garden, about 1 km), Al-Mustafa Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), White Helmets (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 mosques & dargahs, 9 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Idlib?

    White Helmets, about 1 km by road; Tell Al-Mastouma (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Idlib?

    Tall Tārr, about 5 km by road; Ra's al Mantar (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Idlib?

    The Great Idlib Mosque, about 1 km by road; Al-Mustafa Mosque (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Idlib?

    Start in Idlib, visit Al-Saramla Garden, then Al-Mustafa Mosque, then Tell Afis, then Al-Mastumah, then The Great Idlib Mosque, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Idlib?

    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 Idlib

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