Duhok Governorate district, Iraq

Places to visit near Sīnah

Sīnah is a city in Duhok Governorate district, Iraq, home to about 128,776 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls and 0 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Halamata Caves With Assyrian Relief Carvings (11 km), Nahum Synagogue (12 km) and Rabban Hormizd Monastery (12 km).

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Sīnah at a glance

Location
Duhok Governorate district, Iraq
Population
about 128,776
Coordinates
36.8085° N, 43.0393° E
Places within 50 km
98 (13 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Sīnah

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

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sīnah. The closest is کەلها نزارکێ (6 km); the best-known is Nahum Synagogue (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sīnah

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sīnah. The closest is Chiya I Nizarki (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Sīnah

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Sīnah. The closest is شلال وادي دهوك (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sīnah

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sīnah. The closest is Yahya Al-Taleb Mosque (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sīnah

11 churches within 100 km of Sīnah. The closest is St. George Cathedral (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sīnah

10 caves within 100 km of Sīnah. The closest is Charstin Cave (10 km); the best-known is Halamata Caves With Assyrian Relief Carvings (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sīnah

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sīnah
  2. 3 km Chiya I Nizarki · viewpoint, Duhok Governorate
  3. 4 km Chiya e Zawa · viewpoint, Duhok Governorate
  4. 7 km Halamata Caves With Assyrian Relief Carvings · cave, Duhok Governorate
  5. 22 km Nahum Synagogue · heritage site, Nineveh Governorate
  6. 3 km Rabban Hormizd Monastery · monastery, Nineveh Governorate
  7. 12 km Back to Sīnah

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From travellers near Sīnah

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    All places near Sīnah by distance

    Within 15 km of Sīnah

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sīnah by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage37101کەلها نزارکێ (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3882Chiya I Nizarki (3 km)
    Waterfalls728شلال وادي دهوك (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs013Yahya Al-Taleb Mosque (63 km)
    Churches311St. George Cathedral (12 km)
    Caves410Charstin Cave (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Suwārah Tūkah (34 km)
    Other attractions15Gondik (41 km)
    Buddhist sites23Rabban Hormizd Monastery (12 km)
    Museums13Luqman's Creations (11 km)
    Parks03Zambil Firosh (52 km)
    Beaches & coast11Barhole (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Khabur River (65 km)

    Sīnah: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sīnah?

    Halamata Caves With Assyrian Relief Carvings (cave, about 11 km), Nahum Synagogue (heritage site, about 12 km), Rabban Hormizd Monastery (monastery, about 12 km), Chiya I Nizarki (viewpoint, about 3 km), Chiya e Zawa (viewpoint, about 5 km), چیایێ زاوا (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls, 3 churches, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sīnah?

    کەلها نزارکێ, about 6 km by road; Assyrian Mar Narsai Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sīnah?

    Chiya I Nizarki, about 3 km by road; Chiya e Zawa (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Sīnah?

    شلال وادي دهوك, about 10 km by road; Dam (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sīnah?

    Start in Sīnah, visit Chiya I Nizarki, then Chiya e Zawa, then Halamata Caves With Assyrian Relief Carvings, then Nahum Synagogue, then Rabban Hormizd Monastery, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sīnah?

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

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