Nablus, Nineveh Governorate – best time to visit, how to reach, places nearby

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Best seasonOctober to February

CrowdUsually quiet

Visiting Nablus

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.

Best time

October to February; carry water in summer. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Places to visit near Nablus

All places near Mosul →

Must-see

Other forts & heritage nearby

Bashtabya Castle · Nineveh Governorate6 km Dair Mar Elia · Nineveh Governorate7 km Nebi Yunus · Nineveh Governorate9 km Nineveh · Nineveh Governorate10 km Tarbisu · Nineveh Governorate11 km Tell Hassuna · Nineveh Governorate23 km

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How to reach Nablus

Nearest towns with a guide: Mosul (4 km) · Tallkayf (23 km) · Al-Hamdaniya (34 km). Coordinates 36.32760, 43.08354. Road distances are estimates.

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Nablus?

October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Nablus?

Nearby: Yahya Al-Taleb Mosque (dargah, 4 km), St. Miskenta Church (church, 5 km), Al Sa'a Church (church, 5 km), Great Mosque of al-Nuri (dargah, 5 km), Imam Awn al Din Shrine (dargah, 6 km), Bashtabya Castle (fort, 6 km).