Places to visit near

Kurnāz

Kurnāz is a town in Hama Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Apamea, Qalaat al-Madiq and Shaizar Castle.

35.3897° N, 36.4877° E

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see55
Notable221
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kurnāz

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kurnāz
  2. Apameaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dahrat As Safwahviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Shaizar Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Khan Shaykhunviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Tall Sakhrviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kurnāz
Today’s loopKurnāzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kurnāz?

Apamea (heritage site, about 10 km), Qalaat al-Madiq (heritage site, about 12 km), Shaizar Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Khan Shaykhun (viewpoint, about 19 km), Tall Sakhr (viewpoint, about 4 km), Dahrat As Safwah (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

129 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 12 other attractions, 3 mosques & dargahs, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kurnāz?

Tall Sakhr, about 4 km by road; Dahrat As Safwah (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kurnāz?

Apamea, about 10 km by road; Qalaat al-Madiq (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kurnāz?

Start in Kurnāz, visit Apamea, then Dahrat As Safwah, then Shaizar Castle, then Khan Shaykhun, then Tall Sakhr, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.