The 6 Best Sights & Landmarks in Siwa, Matrouh Governorate

February 14, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Siwa, Egypt including Shali Fortress, Graeco-Roman Tombs, Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi, Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba, Mountain of the Dead, Temple of Umm Ubayd.
Restaurants in Siwa

1. Shali Fortress

Siwa 51714 Egypt
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 110 reviews

Shali Fortress

Reviewed By Q9345AKomars - Cairo, Egypt

I wasn’t sure of waking up so early to catch the sunrise view at top of the shali fortress , but as soon as i reached there I knew how much i’ll regret if i’ve been there , I’ve seen the most beautiful view that i cannot forget until now , its so hard nowadays to catch up the sunrise view with a lake and old buildings and desert all around it was perfect

2. Graeco-Roman Tombs

Siwa Egypt
Excellent
38%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

Graeco-Roman Tombs

Upon Cleopatra’s death, the Romans settled the Siwa area and adopted some Egyptian traditions. These excavated Roman tombs are in the style of Egyptian pharaohs.

3. Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi

Aghurmi, Siwa 51714 Egypt
Excellent
39%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 79 reviews

Temple of the Oracle of Amun / Aghurmi

Reviewed By Q9345AKomars - Cairo, Egypt

Temple of Amun has a really unique story u have to do ur searches about before u get there to touch the beauty of it , The greatest Alexander was there to the pharoas religions men and they declared that Alexander is a pharoah god and greek god ( not accurte storyteller but at least the story is around this thing ) anyway i’ve viewed the old rocks which more than 4000 years ago and i’ve been allowed to get a nice view from the upper top

4. Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba

Siwa Egypt
Excellent
34%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
9%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 128 reviews

Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba

Although there's no proof that Cleopatra actually bathed here, this spring-fed pool is very popular.

Reviewed By T9191OJclaired

Interesting site, very charming and relaxing. We had lunch at the coffee shop closeby, food and service were excellent.

5. Mountain of the Dead

Siwa Egypt
Excellent
42%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 57 reviews

Mountain of the Dead

Reviewed By Q9345AKomars - Cairo, Egypt

At this spot u can feel the beauty of the history with the greatness of the view which makes siwa so special that possess many unique features one of them is the history and simplicity

6. Temple of Umm Ubayd

Matruh-Siwa Rd, Siwa 51714 Egypt
Excellent
8%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
25%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 24 reviews

Temple of Umm Ubayd

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