Jabal Zayn al `AbidinAl `ArinShaizar CastleAbu al-Fida MosqueTall ZamyunTall Ad Duwayr
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Souran

Souran is a town in Hama Governorate district, Syria of about 30,716 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Jabal Zayn al `Abidin, Al `Arin and Shaizar Castle.

35.2919° N, 36.7485° EPop. 30,716

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see48
Notable236
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Jabal Zayn al `Abidin, viewpoint near Souran
Must-see

Jabal Zayn al `Abidin

Viewpoint · 13 km

Must-see

Al `Arin

Viewpoint · 21 km · Idleb Governorate

Shaizar Castle, heritage site near Souran
Must-see

Shaizar Castle

Heritage site · 21 km

Places near Souran by type

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One day from Souran

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

126 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 Souran
  2. Jabal Zayn al `Abidinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Abu al-Fida Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. Shaizar Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Khan Shaykhunviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Al `Arinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Souran
Today’s loopSouranStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Souran?

Jabal Zayn al `Abidin (viewpoint, about 13 km), Al `Arin (viewpoint, about 21 km), Shaizar Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Abu al-Fida Mosque (mosque, about 21 km), Hama Castle (heritage site, about 22 km), Nur al-Din Mosque (mosque, about 22 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 3 mosques & dargahs, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Souran?

Tall Zamyun, about 3 km by road; Tall Ad Duwayr (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Souran?

Ash Shaykh Mas`ud, about 5 km by road; Ash Shaykh Zayn al `Abidin (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Souran?

Start in Souran, visit Jabal Zayn al `Abidin, then Abu al-Fida Mosque, then Shaizar Castle, then Khan Shaykhun, then Al `Arin, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.