Aleppo Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Manbij

Manbij is a town in Aleppo Governorate district, Syria, home to about 99,497 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 0 mosques & dargahs and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Til Barsip (28 km), Tell al-Amara (31 km) and Jebel Khalid (34 km).

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Manbij, Syria
Manbij, Aleppo Governorate district, Syria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manbij at a glance

Location
Aleppo Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 99,497
Coordinates
36.5281° N, 37.9549° E
Places within 50 km
57 (11 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

Top places to visit near Manbij

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Manbij: 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 Manbij, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Manbij

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manbij. The closest is Jabal Dur Dada (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Manbij

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manbij. The closest is Manbij (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Manbij · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~1 km
  • Til Barsip · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Tell al-Amara · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Jebel Khalid · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Qal`at Najm · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Tall Bazi · fort · Aleppo Governorate · ~39 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Manbij

39 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Manbij. The closest is Hatice Kübra Camii (69 km); the best-known is Suruç Ulu Camii (81 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manbij

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manbij. The closest is Tishrin Reservoir (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Manbij

8 churches within 100 km of Manbij. The closest is Fevkani Church (70 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Manbij

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Manbij. The closest is Bustan Ash Shaykh Ahmad (76 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Manbij

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manbij
  2. 1 km Manbij · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  3. 30 km Tell al-Amara · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  4. 16 km Til Barsip · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  5. 23 km Qal`at Najm · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  6. 29 km Jebel Khalid · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  7. 34 km Back to Manbij

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From travellers near Manbij

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How to reach Manbij

    All places near Manbij by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manbij by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27100Jabal Dur Dada (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2286Manbij (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs039Hatice Kübra Camii (69 km)
    Other attractions320Deve Höyük (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Tishrin Reservoir (26 km)
    Churches08Fevkani Church (70 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Bustan Ash Shaykh Ahmad (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Huwayjat al Wardah (24 km)
    Caves01Seferin Caves (75 km)

    Manbij: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manbij?

    Manbij (heritage site, about 1 km), Til Barsip (heritage site, about 28 km), Tell al-Amara (heritage site, about 31 km), Jebel Khalid (heritage site, about 34 km), Qal`at Najm (heritage site, about 34 km), Jabal Dur Dada (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Manbij?

    Jabal Dur Dada, about 14 km by road; Jabal Aqra` (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Manbij?

    Manbij, about 1 km by road; Til Barsip (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Manbij?

    Hatice Kübra Camii, about 69 km by road; Tekke Camii (69 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manbij?

    Start in Manbij, visit Manbij, then Tell al-Amara, then Til Barsip, then Qal`at Najm, then Jebel Khalid, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manbij?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Manbij

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Manbij’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Manbij on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.