Things to do in Varanasi, India

The top attractions and places to visit in Varanasi, by how many Wikipedias have an article about them: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque and Sarnath Museum, and 16 more within 7 km of the centre.

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Top attractions in Varanasi

Churches, mosques and temples

Museums

Castles, palaces and cathedrals

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Day trips from Varanasi

Photo credits

Pictures from Wikimedia Commons, through each place’s Wikidata entry.

Good to know

  • The list comes from Wikidata (CC0): museums, castles, palaces, cathedrals, parks, gardens, zoos, squares, monuments and other landmarks with their own articles in at least three Wikipedias, the best known first.
  • Each place counts for one city, the one closest to it by size and distance, so nearby towns don’t repeat it.
  • There are no opening hours, tickets or pictures here: the Wikipedia article for each has them.

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