Idleb Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Iḩsim

Iḩsim is a town in Idleb Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 6 mosques & dargahs and 0 churches. The must-see places are al-Bara (5 km), Serjilla (8 km) and Batrasa (8 km).

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Iḩsim at a glance

Location
Idleb Governorate district, Syria
Coordinates
35.7208° N, 36.5563° E
Places within 50 km
132 (19 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 Iḩsim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Iḩsim: 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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Things to see near Iḩsim, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Iḩsim

111 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iḩsim. The closest is Sinn al Jamal (9 km); the best-known is Zawiya Mountain (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Iḩsim

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iḩsim. The closest is Dalluzah (3 km); the best-known is al-Bara (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • al-Bara · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Serjilla · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Batrasa · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Great Mosque of Maarat al-Numan · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Jarada · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Al-Mastumah · fort · Idleb Governorate · ~23 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Iḩsim

37 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Iḩsim. The closest is Mosque of Ubaidah Ibn Abi al-Jarrah (30 km); the best-known is The Great Idlib Mosque (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Iḩsim

10 churches within 100 km of Iḩsim. The closest is Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Iḩsim

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Iḩsim. The closest is Rahmat Ar Ram (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Iḩsim

5 caves within 100 km of Iḩsim. The closest is Maghārat Ar Ranbīl (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Iḩsim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iḩsim
  2. 5 km al-Bara · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  3. 4 km Batrasa · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  4. 5 km Serjilla · heritage site, Idleb Governorate
  5. 11 km Great Mosque of Maarat al-Numan · mosque, Idleb Governorate
  6. 12 km Zawiya Mountain · viewpoint, Idleb Governorate
  7. 16 km Back to Iḩsim

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From travellers near Iḩsim

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How to reach Iḩsim

    All places near Iḩsim by distance

    Within 15 km of Iḩsim

    • Tall Badran · viewpoint · Idleb Governorate · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iḩsim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63111Sinn al Jamal (9 km)
    Forts & heritage4190Dalluzah (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs637Mosque of Ubaidah Ibn Abi al-Jarrah (30 km)
    Other attractions1323`Ayn Hafar (16 km)
    Churches010Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (80 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Rahmat Ar Ram (8 km)
    Caves35Maghārat Ar Ranbīl (21 km)
    Parks23Idlib New Dentist Park (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hatay Altınözü Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (63 km)
    Museums01Azm Palace (85 km)
    Buddhist sites01Barlum Monastery (71 km)

    Iḩsim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iḩsim?

    al-Bara (heritage site, about 5 km), Serjilla (heritage site, about 8 km), Batrasa (heritage site, about 8 km), Zawiya Mountain (viewpoint, about 16 km), Great Mosque of Maarat al-Numan (mosque, about 17 km), Jarada (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 6 mosques & dargahs, 13 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iḩsim?

    Sinn al Jamal, about 9 km by road; Tall An Nabi Ayyub (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Iḩsim?

    Dalluzah, about 3 km by road; Church of Saint Stephanos (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Iḩsim?

    Mosque of Ubaidah Ibn Abi al-Jarrah, about 30 km by road; Shuaib Mosque (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iḩsim?

    Start in Iḩsim, visit al-Bara, then Batrasa, then Serjilla, then Great Mosque of Maarat al-Numan, then Zawiya Mountain, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iḩsim?

    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 Iḩsim

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