Damascus Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near ‘Irbīn

‘Irbīn is a town in Damascus Governorate district, Syria, home to about 42,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 22 mosques & dargahs and 18 churches. The must-see places are Holy Cross (6 km), Saint Anania's House (7 km) and Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus) (7 km).

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‘Irbīn at a glance

Location
Damascus Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 42,474
Coordinates
33.5372° N, 36.3663° 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 ‘Irbīn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from ‘Irbīn: 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 ‘Irbīn

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of ‘Irbīn. The closest is Jabal Ash Sharqi (8 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 ‘Irbīn

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of ‘Irbīn. The closest is Bab Touma (7 km); the best-known is The Museum Of Calligraphy - Al Madrasa Aldjaqmaqiya (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near ‘Irbīn

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of ‘Irbīn. The closest is Aqsab Mosque (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near ‘Irbīn

22 churches within 100 km of ‘Irbīn. The closest is Al Saydeh Church (6 km); the best-known is Holy Cross (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near ‘Irbīn

9 museums within 100 km of ‘Irbīn. The closest is October War Panorama (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near ‘Irbīn

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of ‘Irbīn. The closest is As'Salam Park (6 km); the best-known is Zaki Al Arsouzi Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from ‘Irbīn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in ‘Irbīn
  2. 6 km Holy Cross · church, Damascus Governorate
  3. 1 km Aqsab Mosque · mosque, Damascus Governorate
  4. 1 km Cathedral of Saint George · church, Damascus Governorate
  5. 1 km Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus) · church, Damascus Governorate
  6. 1 km Saint Anania's House · church, Damascus Governorate
  7. 7 km Back to ‘Irbīn

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How to reach ‘Irbīn

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    Within 15 km of ‘Irbīn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near ‘Irbīn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4963Jabal Ash Sharqi (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3558Bab Touma (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2223Aqsab Mosque (7 km)
    Churches1822Al Saydeh Church (6 km)
    Other attractions1212Hammam Nur al-Din (8 km)
    Museums79October War Panorama (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27As'Salam Park (6 km)
    Parks77Ibn al Haitham Park (6 km)
    Caves45مغارة الدم (9 km)
    Waterfalls12Lacapitale.babsharqi (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Birkat Sha`ya (40 km)
    Buddhist sites11Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery (23 km)
    Treks01Lebanon Mountain Trail (74 km)

    ‘Irbīn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near ‘Irbīn?

    Holy Cross (church, about 6 km), Saint Anania's House (church, about 7 km), Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus) (church, about 7 km), Aqsab Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Cathedral of Saint George (church, about 7 km), Sayyidah Ruqayya Shrine (mosque or dargah, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of ‘Irbīn?

    159 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 22 mosques & dargahs, 18 churches, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to ‘Irbīn?

    Jabal Ash Sharqi, about 8 km by road; Jabal Ma`z (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to ‘Irbīn?

    Bab Touma, about 7 km by road; Bab ash-Sharqi (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to ‘Irbīn?

    Aqsab Mosque, about 7 km by road; Sayyidah Ruqayya Shrine (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from ‘Irbīn?

    Start in ‘Irbīn, visit Holy Cross, then Aqsab Mosque, then Cathedral of Saint George, then Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus), then Saint Anania's House, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near ‘Irbīn?

    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 ‘Irbīn

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