Middle East & Africa Attractions: Town / City
Here's a list of all attractions in Middle East & Africa tagged as 'Town / City' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Dendera (Dandarah)
The main lure at Dendera is the Temple of Hathor, one of the least ancient of ancient Egypt’s glories, main construction being more or less contemporary ... Continue Reading »
Nizwa
Nizwa is one of the most impressive of Oman’s numerous fort cities. It sits on a plain in the Hajar Mountains which was once a strategic point on the ... Continue Reading »
Old Cairo
Old Cairo is a relatively small area but it is rich with history. Also known as Coptic Cairo, Fustat (in reference to the first Muslim city established ... Continue Reading »
Muscat City
Oman’s capital might have the same scrubbed-clean streets as the major Gulf cities but it replaces their dehumanizing skyscrapers with fascinating historical ... Continue Reading »
Masada
The incredible fortress of Masada, located in the astonishing Judean Desert near the Dead Sea, has been symbolic to the Israeli people since the Roman era, ... Continue Reading »
Haifa
Haifa (חֵיפָה), the third largest city in Israel, is a very modern city with many different attractions. In addition to religious destinations, there are many ... Continue Reading »
Pretoria
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and the seat of its government, originally settled by the Ndebele tribe but first established as a ... Continue Reading »
Soweto
Soweto (short for South-West Township) was synonymous with resistance to Apartheid in South Africa, particularly as repression was stepped up in the 1970s ... Continue Reading »
Acre
Frequently referred to as 'Akko,' Acre is situated in the Western Galilee region of northern Israel. Populated with beautiful ancient buildings, Old Akko, a ... Continue Reading »
Nazareth
Located in northern Israel, Nazareth is the largest Arab city in the country, but enjoys a diverse population of about 60,000 people. Best known for its ... Continue Reading »
Qena
Qena provides visitors to modern-day Egypt with a glimpse into the far-distant past. The ancient city was formerly known as Cainepolis, and also boasts ... Continue Reading »
Madaba
Like a number of sites in the region, Madaba was mentioned in the Bible. It subsequently became a Roman provincial town and had its apogee under the ... Continue Reading »
Byblos
When even the Phoenicians (an ancient society who populated Lebanon as far back as 1,200 BC) consider a place to be old, then you know it’s legitimately old. ... Continue Reading »
Dibba
Bordering the United Arab Emirates, Dibba is known for its lively port and the dramatic scenery of the area’s coastline. Taking a traditional Arab dhow ship ... Continue Reading »
Jericho
Located within the Israeli occupied West Bank, Jericho is a city apart from the Palestinian Territories 34 miles (55 kilometers) southeast from Jerusalem, ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Beach
- Castle
- Cemetery
- Cultural Experience
- Good for Honeymoons
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holy Place
- Island
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mosque
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Plaza / Square
- Reef
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Spa
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Temple
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Winery
- Bazaar
- Casino
- Cave
- Church / Cathedral
- Good for Families
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Hotel
- Lake
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Scuba Diving
- Shrine
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Synagogue
- Theme Park
- Tip - When to Go
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Waterfall
- Zoo
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