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Things to see in Aswan (Egypt): 19 places and when to go
Aswan is a city in Egypt with around 313,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Temples (6), Nature (5). The best known are El Nabatat Island, Unfinished obelisk and Agilkia Island. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Egypt · 24.0875, 32.8989
- Population
- About 313,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Temples (6) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May and September.
- Nearest airport
- ASW Aswan, 16 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aswan
The places in and around Aswan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- El Nabatat IslandIsland in the Nile River at Aswan, Egypt1.4 km
- Unfinished obeliskAncient obelisk1.2 km
- Agilkia IslandIsland in the Nile River, present site of the relocated temple complex of Philae7.1 km
- New KalabshaArchaeological site in Egypt14 km
- Philae temple complexTemple of Isis in Philae now located on Agilkia island7.1 km
- Trajan's KioskAncient building on Philae, Egypt7.1 km
- Temple of KalabshaBuilding in Egypt14 km
- Nubian MuseumMuseum in Aswan, Egypt1.3 km
- Aswan MuseumMuseum on the island of Elephantine, Aswan, Egypt1.2 km
- Temple of Beit el-WaliTemple in Egypt14 km
- El-Tabia MosqueMosque in Egypt194 m
- Mausoleum of Aga KhanMausoleum at the west bank of Aswan, Egypt2.0 km
- Pyramid of ElephantineStep pyramid1.4 km
- Old Cataract HotelHotel in Aswan, Egypt1.2 km
- Fatimid Cemetery in AswanCemetery in Aswan, Egypt1.2 km
- Archangel Michael's Coptic Orthodox CathedralCoptic church in Egypt994 m
- AnimaliaMuseum1.1 km
- Monastery of Saint SimeonMonastery at the west bank of Aswan, Egypt2.4 km
- temple of DomitianRoman-era temple in Aswan, Egypt628 m
When to go to Aswan
The best time to visit Aswan is October to April; also possible: May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:40
- FebBest time11:12
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:34
- MayPossible13:10
- JunBetter not13:29
- JulBetter not13:21
- AugBetter not12:50
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:25
- NovBest time10:49
- DecBest time10:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. In January, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Aswan
The nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW, Aswan), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Egypt, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aswan?
The best known: El Nabatat Island, Unfinished obelisk, Agilkia Island, New Kalabsha, Philae temple complex. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aswan?
October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31.
How do you get to Aswan?
The nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 16 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aswan as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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