Qena district, Egypt

Places to visit near Kousa

Kousa is a town in Qena district, Egypt, home to about 60,181 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 104 forts & heritage, 5 mosques & dargahs, 6 temples and 4 churches. The must-see places are Pyramid of Naqada (8 km), Temple of Montu (Medamud) (27 km) and Mortuary Temple of Seti I (30 km).

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Kousa at a glance

Location
Qena district, Egypt
Population
about 60,181
Coordinates
25.9154° N, 32.7629° E
Places within 50 km
136 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples

Top places to visit near Kousa

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

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kousa. The closest is Sidi al-Asqalani Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Pyramid of Naqada (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kousa

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kousa. The closest is al-Amri Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Kousa

6 temples within 100 km of Kousa. The closest is Temple of Montu (30 km); the best-known is Karnak Temple Complex (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Kousa

4 churches within 100 km of Kousa. The closest is Amba Shinuda Monastery (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Kousa

2 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kousa. The closest is Monastery of the Holy Cross (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kousa

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kousa. The closest is ‘Aqabat at Turk (22 km); the best-known is Valley of the Three Pits (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Kousa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kousa
  2. 1 km al-Amri Mosque · mosque, Qena
  3. 3 km Apollonopolis Parva · heritage site, Qena
  4. 7 km Pyramid of Naqada · heritage site, Qena
  5. 29 km Temple of Montu (Medamud) · heritage site, Luxor
  6. 26 km Sidi al-Asqalani Mosque · mosque, Qena
  7. 1 km Back to Kousa

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    Within 15 km of Kousa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kousa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage104105Sidi al-Asqalani Mosque (1 km)
    Other attractions1010Deir el-Malak Mikhail (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs56al-Amri Mosque (1 km)
    Temples66Temple of Montu (30 km)
    Churches44Amba Shinuda Monastery (12 km)
    Buddhist sites22Monastery of the Holy Cross (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22‘Aqabat at Turk (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Geziret Dawud (16 km)
    Museums11Open-Air Museum (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Botanical Gardens of Thutmose III (30 km)

    Kousa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kousa?

    Pyramid of Naqada (heritage site, about 8 km), al-Amri Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Sidi al-Asqalani Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Apollonopolis Parva (heritage site, about 3 km), Temple of Montu (Medamud) (heritage site, about 27 km), Mortuary Temple of Seti I (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 104 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 5 mosques & dargahs, 6 temples, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kousa?

    Sidi al-Asqalani Mosque, about 1 km by road; Apollonopolis Parva (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kousa?

    al-Amri Mosque, about 1 km by road; Khalid Bin Walid Mosque West of the Country (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kousa?

    Temple of Montu, about 30 km by road; Contra Temple (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kousa?

    Start in Kousa, visit al-Amri Mosque, then Apollonopolis Parva, then Pyramid of Naqada, then Temple of Montu (Medamud), then Sidi al-Asqalani Mosque, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kousa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples.

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