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Things to see in Mallawi (Egypt): 11 places and when to go
Mallawi is a city in Egypt with around 217,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Temples (1). The best known are Amarna, Hermopolis and Speos Artemidos. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Egypt · 27.7304, 30.84
- Population
- About 217,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May and September.
- Nearest airport
- CAI Cairo, 271 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mallawi
The places in and around Mallawi, 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.
- AmarnaEgyptian archaeological site11 km
- HermopolisMajor city in antiquity and village in Minya Governorate, Egypt6.7 km
- Speos ArtemidosArchaeological site in Middle Egypt20 km
- Great Temple of the AtenAncient Egyptian temple11 km
- Small Aten TempleAncient Egyptian temple9.2 km
- Monastery of Saint FanaMonastery in Middle Egypt19 km
- Kom el-NanaAncient Egyptian settlement13 km
- BawitHistory25 km
- Northern tombsHistory11 km
- Royal Tomb of EknathonHistory18 km
- Tomb of Petosiris at Tuna el-GebelAncient Egyptian tomb of Petosiris, called Ankhefenkhons, was the high priest of Thoth at Hermopolis13 km
When to go to Mallawi
The best time to visit Mallawi 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 time10:26
- FebBest time11:03
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayPossible13:22
- JunBetter not13:45
- JulBetter not13:36
- AugBetter not12:59
- SepPossible12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovBest time10:36
- DecBest time10:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. In January, 11 of the 11 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 Mallawi
The nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI, Cairo), 271 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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Other towns nearby
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- Girga8 places187 km
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- El-Kharga Town5 places257 km
- Cairo77 places261 km
- El Gouna5 places280 km
And all of Egypt, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mallawi?
The best known: Amarna, Hermopolis, Speos Artemidos, Great Temple of the Aten, Small Aten Temple. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mallawi?
October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15.
How do you get to Mallawi?
The nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 271 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mallawi as the destination and these 11 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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