Nineveh Governorate district, Iraq

Places to visit near Mosul

Mosul is a city in Nineveh Governorate district, Iraq, home to about 1,739,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are St. Miskenta Church (1 km), Al Sa'a Church (1 km) and Great Mosque of al-Nuri (1 km).

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Mosul, Iraq
Mosul, Nineveh Governorate district, Iraq. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mosul at a glance

Location
Nineveh Governorate district, Iraq
Population
about 1,739,800
Coordinates
36.3350° N, 43.1189° E
Places within 50 km
122 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mosul

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

132 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mosul. The closest is Al- Orouba (Abaar) Quarter (1 km); the best-known is Bashtabya Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mosul

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mosul. The closest is Imam Aazam Street (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mosul

14 churches within 100 km of Mosul. The closest is St. Miskenta Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Mosul

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Mosul. The closest is Stone Bridge (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mosul

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mosul. The closest is Great Mosque of al-Nuri (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mosul

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mosul. The closest is Badush Dam (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mosul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mosul
  2. 1 km St. Miskenta Church · church, Nineveh Governorate
  3. 1 km Al Sa'a Church · church, Nineveh Governorate
  4. 1 km Great Mosque of al-Nuri · mosque, Nineveh Governorate
  5. 1 km Imam Awn al Din Shrine · mosque or dargah, Nineveh Governorate
  6. 1 km Mosul Museum · museum, Nineveh Governorate
  7. 2 km Back to Mosul

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    Within 15 km of Mosul

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mosul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage70132Al- Orouba (Abaar) Quarter (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1368Imam Aazam Street (4 km)
    Churches1014St. Miskenta Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls614Stone Bridge (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1112Great Mosque of al-Nuri (1 km)
    Other attractions47كنيسة الساعة (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Badush Dam (25 km)
    Caves26حفرة الخفسة (14 km)
    Museums13Mosul Museum (2 km)
    Buddhist sites23Mar Oraha Monastery (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Tigers (37 km)
    Beaches & coast01Muhammad Saeed Abdulaziz Al-Harki (62 km)

    Mosul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mosul?

    St. Miskenta Church (church, about 1 km), Al Sa'a Church (church, about 1 km), Great Mosque of al-Nuri (mosque, about 1 km), Imam Awn al Din Shrine (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Mosul Museum (museum, about 2 km), Bashtabya Castle (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 6 waterfalls, 11 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mosul?

    Al- Orouba (Abaar) Quarter, about 1 km by road; Alemam Albaher Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mosul?

    Imam Aazam Street, about 4 km by road; " Qaf " Media Lab (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mosul?

    St. Miskenta Church, about 1 km by road; St. Thomas Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mosul?

    Start in Mosul, visit St. Miskenta Church, then Al Sa'a Church, then Great Mosque of al-Nuri, then Imam Awn al Din Shrine, then Mosul Museum, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mosul?

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

    Towns near Mosul

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