Gharbiyya Governorate district, Egypt

Places to visit near Talā

Talā is a town in Gharbiyya Governorate district, Egypt, home to about 51,498 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 37 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage, 1 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque (13 km), Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (16 km) and Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (16 km).

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Talā, Egypt
Talā, Gharbiyya Governorate district, Egypt. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Talā at a glance

Location
Gharbiyya Governorate district, Egypt
Population
about 51,498
Coordinates
30.6798° N, 30.9436° E
Places within 50 km
53 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Talā

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Talā: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Talā

141 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Talā. The closest is At Tawbah Mosque (9 km); the best-known is Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Talā

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Talā. The closest is Sidi Ismail Mosque (18 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Sidi Ismail Mosque · fort · Gharbiyya Governorate · ~18 km
  • Athribis · fort · Al Qalyubiya · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Terenuthis · fort · Lake · ~25 km
  • Onouphis · fort · Gharbiyya Governorate · ~28 km
  • Merimde · fort · Aj Jiza · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Xois · fort · Kafr El Sheikh · ~57 km · Must-see

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Churches near Talā

16 churches within 100 km of Talā. The closest is Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Talā

9 museums within 100 km of Talā. The closest is Denshway Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Talā

9 parks within 100 km of Talā. The closest is Sanaa Garden (59 km); the best-known is Al-Safa Garden (70 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Talā

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Talā. The closest is Tall Tukh (68 km); the best-known is El-Gabal el-Ahmar (84 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Talā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Talā
  2. 13 km Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque · mosque, Monufia Governorate
  3. 14 km At Tawbah Mosque · mosque, Gharbiyya Governorate
  4. 20 km Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy · mosque or dargah, Gharbiyya Governorate
  5. 1 km Saint Bishoy Church Tanta · church, Gharbiyya Governorate
  6. 2 km Tawakul Mosque · mosque, Gharbiyya Governorate
  7. 15 km Back to Talā

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From travellers near Talā

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How to reach Talā

    All places near Talā by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Talā by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs37141At Tawbah Mosque (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1151Sidi Ismail Mosque (18 km)
    Churches116Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (16 km)
    Other attractions312Bridge (40 km)
    Museums19Denshway Museum (15 km)
    Parks09Sanaa Garden (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints08Tall Tukh (68 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Mallāḩat al Balad (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Geziret Abu Awad (60 km)
    Buddhist sites02Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great (78 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Mansoura Zoo (75 km)
    Caves01Cave (70 km)
    Temples01Archeologic Site (70 km)
    Beaches & coast01Mallāḩat aţ Ţarrānah (74 km)

    Talā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Talā?

    Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque (mosque, about 13 km), Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (mosque or dargah, about 16 km), Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (church, about 16 km), At Tawbah Mosque (mosque, about 9 km), Tawakul Mosque (mosque, about 15 km), Denshway Museum (museum, about 15 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 37 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage, 1 church, 3 other attractions, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Talā?

    At Tawbah Mosque, about 9 km by road; Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Talā?

    Sidi Ismail Mosque, about 18 km by road; Terenuthis (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Talā?

    Saint Bishoy Church Tanta, about 16 km by road; Church of St. George the Great Martyr (72 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Talā?

    Start in Talā, visit Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque, then At Tawbah Mosque, then Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy, then Saint Bishoy Church Tanta, then Tawakul Mosque, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Talā?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Talā

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