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Balīlā

Balīlā is a town in Jordan of about 5,206 people. Within 50 km by road there are 13 places to visit: 10 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 churches. The must-see places are The Temple of Artemis, Jerash and Temple of Zeus.

32.3911° N, 35.9383° EPop. 5,206

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km13
Must-see126
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Temple of Artemis, heritage site near Balīlā
Must-see

The Temple of Artemis

Heritage site · 16 km · Jarash

Jerash, church near Balīlā
Must-see

Jerash

Church · 17 km · Jarash

Temple of Zeus, heritage site near Balīlā
Must-see

Temple of Zeus

Heritage site · 17 km · Jarash

Places near Balīlā by type

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One day from Balīlā

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:35 pm

123 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 Balīlā
  2. Capitoliasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pellaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tell Mar Eliasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ajlun Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. The Temple of Artemisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Balīlā
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balīlā?

The Temple of Artemis (heritage site, about 16 km), Jerash (church, about 17 km), Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 17 km), Tell Mar Elias (heritage site, about 26 km), Ajlun Castle (heritage site, about 26 km), Capitolias (heritage site, about 30 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Balīlā?

13 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 1 church, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest fort to Balīlā?

The Temple of Artemis, about 16 km by road; Temple of Zeus (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balīlā?

Beit Shean Valley, about 50 km by road; Tel Sokha (58 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balīlā?

Start in Balīlā, visit Capitolias, then Pella, then Tell Mar Elias, then Ajlun Castle, then The Temple of Artemis, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.