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‘Ajlūn

‘Ajlūn is a city in Ajlun district, Jordan of about 125,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 churches. The must-see places are Ajlun Castle, Tell Mar Elias and The Temple of Artemis.

32.3333° N, 35.7528° EPop. 125,557

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km30
Must-see197
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from ‘Ajlūn

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:59 pm

99 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave ‘Ajlūn
  2. Tell Abu al-Kharazheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tel Shalemheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pellaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tell Mar Eliasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. The Temple of Artemisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in ‘Ajlūn
Today’s loop‘AjlūnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near ‘Ajlūn?

Ajlun Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Tell Mar Elias (heritage site, about 5 km), The Temple of Artemis (heritage site, about 18 km), Jerash (church, about 18 km), Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 18 km), Tell Abu al-Kharaz (heritage site, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of ‘Ajlūn?

30 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 1 sanctuary, 2 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to ‘Ajlūn?

Ajlun Castle, about 3 km by road; Tell Mar Elias (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to ‘Ajlūn?

Beit Shean Valley, about 35 km by road; Tel Sokha (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from ‘Ajlūn?

Start in ‘Ajlūn, visit Tell Abu al-Kharaz, then Tel Shalem, then Pella, then Tell Mar Elias, then The Temple of Artemis, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.