Gharbiyya Governorate district, Egypt

Places to visit near Tanda

Tanda is a city in Gharbiyya Governorate district, Egypt, home to about 404,901 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 38 mosques & dargahs, 18 forts & heritage, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (1 km), Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (2 km) and Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque (30 km).

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Tanda at a glance

Location
Gharbiyya Governorate district, Egypt
Population
about 404,901
Coordinates
30.7885° N, 31.0019° E
Places within 50 km
61 (6 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 Tanda

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Mosques & dargahs near Tanda

115 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tanda. The closest is Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tanda

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tanda. The closest is Onouphis (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tanda

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tanda. The closest is Tall Tukh (52 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tanda

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tanda. The closest is Jazirat al Rahmaniyah (62 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tanda

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tanda. The closest is Mallāḩat al Balad (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Tanda

5 parks within 100 km of Tanda. The closest is Sanaa Garden (44 km); the best-known is Al-Safa Garden (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tanda
  2. 1 km Khalid Ibn Al Walid Mosjed · mosque or dargah, Gharbiyya Governorate
  3. 2 km Saint Bishoy Church Tanta · church, Gharbiyya Governorate
  4. 1 km Aziz Fahmy Mosque · mosque, Gharbiyya Governorate
  5. 1 km Al-Ahmady Mosque · mosque, Gharbiyya Governorate
  6. 1 km Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy · mosque or dargah, Gharbiyya Governorate
  7. 1 km Back to Tanda

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    All places near Tanda by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs38115Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1835Onouphis (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints011Tall Tukh (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Jazirat al Rahmaniyah (62 km)
    Other attractions17Bridge (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Mallāḩat al Balad (40 km)
    Parks15Sanaa Garden (44 km)
    Museums14Denshway Museum (31 km)
    Churches13Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Mansoura Zoo (60 km)
    Beaches & coast02Mallāḩat aţ Ţarrānah (76 km)
    Caves01Cave (68 km)
    Temples01Archeologic Site (68 km)

    Tanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tanda?

    Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (church, about 2 km), Al-Ahmady Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Khalid Ibn Al Walid Mosjed (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Aziz Fahmy Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Governorate Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 38 mosques & dargahs, 18 forts & heritage, 1 attraction, 1 lake, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tanda?

    Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy, about 1 km by road; Al-Ahmady Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tanda?

    Onouphis, about 14 km by road; Sidi Ismail Mosque (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tanda?

    Tall Tukh, about 52 km by road; Tall Kom al Shagara (64 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tanda?

    Start in Tanda, visit Khalid Ibn Al Walid Mosjed, then Saint Bishoy Church Tanta, then Aziz Fahmy Mosque, then Al-Ahmady Mosque, then Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tanda?

    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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