Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt

Places to visit near Samannūd

Samannūd is a town in Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt, home to about 54,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 52 mosques & dargahs, 16 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Behbeit el-Hagar Temple (11 km), Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (38 km) and Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (38 km).

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Samannūd, Egypt
Samannūd, Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Samannūd at a glance

Location
Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt
Population
about 54,980
Coordinates
30.9616° N, 31.2407° E
Places within 50 km
79 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Samannūd

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Mosques & dargahs near Samannūd

120 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Samannūd. The closest is Alharairi Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Samannūd

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samannūd. The closest is Sebennytos (1 km); the best-known is Behbeit el-Hagar Temple (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samannūd

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samannūd. The closest is Mallāḩat al Balad (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samannūd

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samannūd. The closest is Tall Tukh (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Samannūd

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Samannūd. The closest is Jazirat Halq al Jamal (67 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Samannūd

5 parks within 100 km of Samannūd. The closest is Sanaa Garden (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Samannūd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samannūd
  2. 1 km Samannud · heritage site, Dakahlia Governorate
  3. 1 km El Najila Mosque · mosque, Dakahlia Governorate
  4. 11 km Behbeit el-Hagar Temple · heritage site, Dakahlia Governorate
  5. 10 km Alharairi Mosque · mosque, Dakahlia Governorate
  6. 1 km Sebennytos · heritage site, Dakahlia Governorate
  7. 0 km Back to Samannūd

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samannūd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs52120Alharairi Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1641Sebennytos (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Mallāḩat al Balad (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Tall Tukh (29 km)
    Other attractions18Saint Damyana Monestary (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Jazirat Halq al Jamal (67 km)
    Parks15Sanaa Garden (40 km)
    Museums13Dar Ibn Luqman (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Mansoura Zoo (23 km)
    Beaches & coast03Gunet Bahr Fari (75 km)
    Churches12Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (38 km)
    Caves01Cave (63 km)
    Temples01Archeologic Site (63 km)

    Samannūd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samannūd?

    Behbeit el-Hagar Temple (heritage site, about 11 km), Sebennytos (heritage site, about 1 km), Samannud (heritage site, about 1 km), Alharairi Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), El Najila Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Busiris (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 52 mosques & dargahs, 16 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Samannūd?

    Alharairi Mosque, about 1 km by road; El Najila Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samannūd?

    Sebennytos, about 1 km by road; Samannud (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Samannūd?

    Mallāḩat al Balad, about 22 km by road; Khalig al Bab al Gedid (70 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samannūd?

    Start in Samannūd, visit Samannud, then El Najila Mosque, then Behbeit el-Hagar Temple, then Alharairi Mosque, then Sebennytos, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samannūd?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Samannūd

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