Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt

Places to visit near Zefta

Zefta is a town in Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt, home to about 92,667 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 65 mosques & dargahs, 17 forts & heritage, 1 churches and 3 museums. The must-see places are Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (31 km), Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (32 km) and Athribis (35 km).

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Zefta, Egypt
Zefta, Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zefta at a glance

Location
Dakahlia Governorate district, Egypt
Population
about 92,667
Coordinates
30.7142° N, 31.2443° E
Places within 50 km
92 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Zefta

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

150 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Zefta. The closest is Taqwa al Rahman Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Zefta

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zefta. The closest is Leontopolis (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Zefta

15 churches within 100 km of Zefta. The closest is Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Zefta

9 museums within 100 km of Zefta. The closest is Ahmed Orabi Museum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zefta

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zefta. The closest is Thmuis (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Zefta

7 parks within 100 km of Zefta. The closest is Sanaa Garden (65 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Zefta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zefta
  2. 1 km Taqwa al Rahman Mosque · mosque, Dakahlia Governorate
  3. 10 km Sidi Qassem Mosque · mosque, Dakahlia Governorate
  4. 5 km Masjid Wasat El-balad · mosque, Dakahlia Governorate
  5. 44 km Saint Bishoy Church Tanta · church, Gharbiyya Governorate
  6. 1 km Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy · mosque or dargah, Gharbiyya Governorate
  7. 31 km Back to Zefta

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    All places near Zefta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zefta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs65150Taqwa al Rahman Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1751Leontopolis (14 km)
    Churches115Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (32 km)
    Other attractions39Bridge (35 km)
    Museums39Ahmed Orabi Museum (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Thmuis (45 km)
    Parks07Sanaa Garden (65 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Mansoura Zoo (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Mallāḩat al Balad (52 km)
    Caves11Cave (38 km)
    Temples11Archeologic Site (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Geziret Abu Awad (73 km)

    Zefta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zefta?

    Taqwa al Rahman Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy (mosque or dargah, about 31 km), Sidi Qassem Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Saint Bishoy Church Tanta (church, about 32 km), Masjid Wasat El-balad (mosque, about 13 km), Leontopolis (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 65 mosques & dargahs, 17 forts & heritage, 1 church, 3 other attractions, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Zefta?

    Taqwa al Rahman Mosque, about 1 km by road; Sidi Qassem Mosque (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zefta?

    Leontopolis, about 14 km by road; Sidi Abdel Kader Ben Anan Mosque (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zefta?

    Saint Bishoy Church Tanta, about 32 km by road; St. George Church Mataria (82 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zefta?

    Start in Zefta, visit Taqwa al Rahman Mosque, then Sidi Qassem Mosque, then Masjid Wasat El-balad, then Saint Bishoy Church Tanta, then Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zefta?

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

    Towns near Zefta

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