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Places near Kufa by type
All 226 places by distance →One day from Kufa
5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm
89 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Kufa
- The Place of the Prophet of Allah Yunus (P) and Al-Hamra Mosquemosque · 30 min
- Shrine of Kumayl Ibn Ziyadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Ruins of Al-Hirah Kingdomheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Dubai For Iron Saleviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Ezekiel's Tombtomb · 1.5 hrs
- Back in Kufa
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Kufa?
The Place of the Prophet of Allah Yunus (P) and Al-Hamra Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), مرقد هانيء بن عروة (heritage site, about 5 km), Great Mosque of Kufa (mosque, about 6 km), Al-Sahlah Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Shrine of Kumayl Ibn Ziyad (heritage site, about 13 km), Al-Hannanah Mosque (mosque, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kufa?
81 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 18 mosques & dargahs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 other attractions, 3 waterfalls.
Which is the nearest fort to Kufa?
مرقد هانيء بن عروة, about 5 km by road; Shrine of Kumayl Ibn Ziyad (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest dargah to Kufa?
The Place of the Prophet of Allah Yunus (P) and Al-Hamra Mosque, about 4 km by road; Abu Talib Courtyard (5 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Kufa?
Start in Kufa, visit The Place of the Prophet of Allah Yunus (P) and Al-Hamra Mosque, then Shrine of Kumayl Ibn Ziyad, then Ruins of Al-Hirah Kingdom, then Dubai For Iron Sale, then Ezekiel's Tomb, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.