Faiyum district, Egypt

Places to visit near Ţāmiyah

Ţāmiyah is a town in Faiyum district, Egypt, home to about 46,866 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 7 mosques & dargahs, 3 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Karanis (9 km), Pyramid of Seila (17 km) and Maidun Pyramid (27 km).

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Ţāmiyah at a glance

Location
Faiyum district, Egypt
Population
about 46,866
Coordinates
29.4764° N, 30.9612° E
Places within 50 km
49 (11 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Ţāmiyah

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Forts & heritage near Ţāmiyah

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ţāmiyah. The closest is Karanis (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ţāmiyah

72 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ţāmiyah. The closest is Mosque of the Merciful 1 (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ţāmiyah

17 churches within 100 km of Ţāmiyah. The closest is Dayr Abu Khashabah (40 km); the best-known is Dayr al Maymun (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ţāmiyah

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ţāmiyah. The closest is Jabal Qurayn (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ţāmiyah

10 museums within 100 km of Ţāmiyah. The closest is Beni Suef Museum (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ţāmiyah

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ţāmiyah. The closest is Mallāḩat al Būşīlī (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ţāmiyah

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ţāmiyah
  2. 9 km Karanis · heritage site, Faiyum
  3. 13 km Bakchias · heritage site, Faiyum
  4. 28 km Maidun Pyramid · heritage site, Bani Sweif
  5. 13 km Pyramid of Seila · heritage site, Faiyum
  6. 24 km Pyramid of Hawara · heritage site, Faiyum
  7. 29 km Back to Ţāmiyah

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ţāmiyah by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage25102Karanis (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs772Mosque of the Merciful 1 (13 km)
    Other attractions427Deir el-Azab (32 km)
    Churches317Dayr Abu Khashabah (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Jabal Qurayn (43 km)
    Museums010Beni Suef Museum (57 km)
    Beaches & coast16Mallāḩat al Būşīlī (24 km)
    Parks05Dream Park (69 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Pyramid Fields From Giza to Dahshur (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33بحر يوسف (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22بحر يوسف (38 km)
    Buddhist sites22Monastery of St. George (35 km)
    Waterfalls01Wadi Al Rayan Water Falls شلالات وادي الريان (85 km)
    Temples01Sun Temple of Userkaf (66 km)

    Ţāmiyah: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ţāmiyah?

    Karanis (heritage site, about 9 km), Pyramid of Seila (heritage site, about 17 km), Maidun Pyramid (heritage site, about 27 km), Pyramid of Hawara (heritage site, about 29 km), Bakchias (heritage site, about 11 km), Sesostris II Pyramid (attraction, about 33 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 7 mosques & dargahs, 4 other attractions, 3 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ţāmiyah?

    Karanis, about 9 km by road; Bakchias (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ţāmiyah?

    Mosque of the Merciful 1, about 13 km by road; Sheikh Salem Mosque 1 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ţāmiyah?

    Dayr Abu Khashabah, about 40 km by road; al-Nazla (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ţāmiyah?

    Start in Ţāmiyah, visit Karanis, then Bakchias, then Maidun Pyramid, then Pyramid of Seila, then Pyramid of Hawara, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ţāmiyah?

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

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