Maximianopolis in Arabia- ShaqqaSalimAs Suwayda National MuseumShahbaShihan ShrineJabal Ad Duruz
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Shaqqā

Shaqqā is a town in As-Suweida Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa, Salim and As Suwayda National Museum.

32.8977° N, 36.6965° E

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km38
Must-see42
Notable218
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa, heritage site near Shaqqā
Must-see

Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

Salim

Heritage site · 20 km

As Suwayda National Museum, museum near Shaqqā
Must-see

As Suwayda National Museum

Museum · 28 km

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One day from Shaqqā

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 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 Shaqqā
  2. Shihan Shrineviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Shahbaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Salimheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. As Suwayda National Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Jabal Ad Duruzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Shaqqā
Today’s loopShaqqāStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shaqqā?

Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa (heritage site, about 1 km), Salim (heritage site, about 20 km), As Suwayda National Museum (museum, about 28 km), Shahba (heritage site, about 10 km), Shihan Shrine (viewpoint, about 10 km), Jabal Ad Duruz (viewpoint, about 32 km).

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

38 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shaqqā?

Shihan Shrine, about 10 km by road; Tall Sa`d (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shaqqā?

Maximianopolis in Arabia- Shaqqa, about 1 km by road; Shahba (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shaqqā?

Start in Shaqqā, visit Shihan Shrine, then Shahba, then Salim, then As Suwayda National Museum, then Jabal Ad Duruz, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.