Sana'a Governorate district, Yemen

Places to visit near Matnah

Matnah is a town in Sana'a Governorate district, Yemen. Within 50 km by road there are 274 places to visit — 242 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 mosques & dargahs, 5 waterfalls and 3 museums. The must-see places are Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb (7 km), Jabal An Nahdayn (26 km) and Al-Saleh Mosque (27 km).

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Matnah at a glance

Location
Sana'a Governorate district, Yemen
Coordinates
15.2533° N, 44.0247° E
Places within 50 km
274 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Matnah

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

244 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matnah. The closest is Jabal Mahaban (2 km); the best-known is Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Matnah

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Matnah. The closest is Altawfeeq Mosque (25 km); the best-known is Al-Saleh Mosque (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Matnah

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Matnah. The closest is Waterfall Mosque (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Matnah

3 museums within 100 km of Matnah. The closest is House of Folklore (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Matnah

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matnah. The closest is Aljabowbi Castle (23 km); the best-known is Ghumdan Palace (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Matnah

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matnah
  2. 7 km Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  3. 5 km Jabal Zalm · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  4. 27 km Al-Saleh Mosque · mosque, Sana'a Governorate
  5. 4 km Jabal An Nahdayn · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  6. 24 km Jabal Mahaban · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  7. 2 km Back to Matnah

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From travellers near Matnah

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How to reach Matnah

    All places near Matnah by distance

    Within 15 km of Matnah

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Jabal Tiyal · viewpoint · Sana'a Governorate · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Jabal Bura` · viewpoint · Al Hudaydah Governorate · ~83 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matnah by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints242244Jabal Mahaban (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2020Altawfeeq Mosque (25 km)
    Waterfalls55Waterfall Mosque (8 km)
    Museums33House of Folklore (27 km)
    Forts & heritage22Aljabowbi Castle (23 km)
    Churches11Al-Qalis Church (29 km)
    Other attractions11Bi'r Zayt (33 km)

    Matnah: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matnah?

    Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb (viewpoint, about 7 km), Jabal Mahaban (viewpoint, about 2 km), Jabal Zalm (viewpoint, about 4 km), Jabal An Nahdayn (viewpoint, about 26 km), Al-Saleh Mosque (mosque, about 27 km), House of Folklore (museum, about 27 km).

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

    274 places on Spotwander: 242 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 mosques & dargahs, 5 waterfalls, 3 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matnah?

    Jabal Mahaban, about 2 km by road; Jabal Zalm (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Matnah?

    Altawfeeq Mosque, about 25 km by road; Alhamdi Mosque (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Matnah?

    Waterfall Mosque, about 8 km by road; Bani-mutter Waterfall (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matnah?

    Start in Matnah, visit Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb, then Jabal Zalm, then Al-Saleh Mosque, then Jabal An Nahdayn, then Jabal Mahaban, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matnah?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Matnah

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