Jarash district, Jordan
Places to visit near Burmā
Burmā is a town in Jarash district, Jordan, home to about 4,735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches and 6 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Temple of Zeus (15 km), Jerash (15 km) and The Temple of Artemis (15 km).
Burmā at a glance
- Location
- Jarash district, Jordan
- Population
- about 4,735
- Coordinates
- 32.2193° N, 35.7851° E
- Places within 50 km
- 29 (29 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Top places to visit near Burmā
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Burmā: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Temple of ZeusForts · JarashMust-see
- JerashChurches · JarashMust-see
- The Temple of ArtemisForts · JarashMust-see
- Ajlun CastleForts · AjlunMust-see
- Tell Mar EliasForts · AjlunMust-see
- Great Mosque of SaltMosques · BalqaMust-see
- As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban HospitalityChurches · BalqaMust-see
- Prophet Jadur ShrineForts · BalqaMust-see
- Khirbet Yajouz Archaeological SiteForts · AmmanMust-see
- Tall DāmiyāForts · BalqaMust-see
- King Hussein Ben Talal MosqueMosques · AmmanMust-see
- Hada'iq al-Malik HusseinParks · AmmanMust-see
More places near Burmā
- Tell Abu al-Kharaz · fort · Irbid · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pella · fort · Irbid · ~38 km · Must-see
- King Abdullah I Mosque · dargah · Amman · ~39 km · Must-see
- Coptic Orthodox Patriarch · church · Amman · ~39 km · Must-see
- 'Ain Ghazal · fort · Amman · ~39 km · Must-see
- Tel Shalem · fort · North District · ~39 km · Must-see
- Umayyad Palace · fort · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
- Citadel Hill · fort · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
- Jabal Amman · viewpoint · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
- Temple of Hercules · fort · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
- Roman Theater · fort · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
- Husseini Mosque · dargah · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
Things to see near Burmā, by type
Forts & heritage near Burmā
90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Burmā. The closest is Temple of Zeus (15 km). Best time: october to february.
- Temple of Zeus · fort · Jarash · ~15 km · Must-see
- The Temple of Artemis · fort · Jarash · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ajlun Castle · fort · Ajlun · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tell Mar Elias · fort · Ajlun · ~21 km · Must-see
- Prophet Jadur Shrine · fort · Balqa · ~27 km · Must-see
- Khirbet Yajouz Archaeological Site · fort · Amman · ~30 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Burmā
29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Burmā. The closest is Jabal Amman (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Jabal Amman · viewpoint · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
- Beit Shean Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~49 km · Must-see
- Tel Sokha · viewpoint · North District · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mizpe Gilboa · viewpoint · North District · ~57 km · Must-see
- Emek Harod · viewpoint · North District · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Madaba · ~63 km · Must-see
Churches near Burmā
19 churches within 100 km of Burmā. The closest is Jerash (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Jerash · church · Jarash · ~15 km · Must-see
- As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality · church · Balqa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Coptic Orthodox Patriarch · church · Amman · ~39 km · Must-see
- Moses Memorial Church · church · Madaba · ~63 km · Must-see
- Saint George Church · church · Madaba · ~70 km · Must-see
- Archaeological Park of Madaba Virgin Mary Church · church · Madaba · ~70 km · Must-see
Mosques & dargahs near Burmā
17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Burmā. The closest is Great Mosque of Salt (26 km). Best time: year-round.
- Great Mosque of Salt · dargah · Balqa · ~26 km · Must-see
- King Hussein Ben Talal Mosque · dargah · Amman · ~33 km · Must-see
- King Abdullah I Mosque · dargah · Amman · ~39 km · Must-see
- Husseini Mosque · dargah · Amman · ~41 km · Must-see
- Masjid Fatima Alzahraa · dargah · Amman · ~42 km · Must-see
- Abu Darwish Mosque · dargah · Amman · ~43 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Burmā
15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Burmā. The closest is Gan Garoo (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Gan Garoo · sanctuary · North District · ~56 km · Must-see
- Ma'ayan Harod National Park · sanctuary · North District · ~68 km · Must-see
- Har Tavor · sanctuary · North District · ~80 km · Must-see
- Hamat Tveria National Park · sanctuary · North District · ~81 km · Must-see
- Kurzi National Park · sanctuary · North District · ~86 km · Must-see
- Megiddo Synagogue · sanctuary · North District · ~87 km · Must-see
Parks near Burmā
8 parks within 100 km of Burmā. The closest is Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein · park · Amman · ~33 km · Must-see
- Gan HaShlosha · park · North District · ~56 km · Must-see
- Independence Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~91 km · Must-see
- Sacher Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~91 km · Must-see
- Wohl Rose Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~92 km · Must-see
- Valley of the Cross · park · Jerusalem District · ~92 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Burmā
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.
- Start in Burmā
- 15 km Temple of Zeus · heritage site, Jarash
- 1 km Jerash · church, Jarash
- 1 km The Temple of Artemis · heritage site, Jarash
- 23 km Tell Mar Elias · heritage site, Ajlun
- 5 km Ajlun Castle · heritage site, Ajlun
- 16 km Back to Burmā
Plan a longer trip from Burmā — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Burmā
No traveller has reported from around Burmā yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Burmā
All places near Burmā by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Masjid Fatima Alzahraa · dargah · Amman · ~42 km · Must-see
- Abu Darwish Mosque · dargah · Amman · ~43 km · Must-see
- Tel Rehov · fort · North District · ~47 km · Must-see
- Beit Shean Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~49 km · Must-see
- Tall al-Umayri · fort · Amman · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Tel Beit Shean · fort · North District · ~52 km · Must-see
- Capitolias · fort · Irbid · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tel Shokek · fort · North District · ~54 km · Must-see
- Hamam · fort · Balqa · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tel Sokha · viewpoint · North District · ~54 km · Must-see
- Gan HaShlosha · park · North District · ~56 km · Must-see
- Gan Garoo · sanctuary · North District · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mizpe Gilboa · viewpoint · North District · ~57 km · Must-see
- Beit Alfa Ancient Synagogue · fort · North District · ~59 km · Must-see
- Al Maghtas · fort · Balqa · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kokhav HaYarden · fort · North District · ~61 km · Must-see
- Emek Harod · viewpoint · North District · ~61 km · Must-see
- Umm Qais Museum · museum · Irbid · ~62 km · Must-see
- Gadara · fort · Irbid · ~62 km · Must-see
- Teleilat al Ghassul · fort · Balqa · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Madaba · ~63 km · Must-see
- Moses Memorial Church · church · Madaba · ~63 km · Must-see
- Yisachar Height · viewpoint · North District · ~64 km · Must-see
- Ma'ayan Harod National Park · sanctuary · North District · ~68 km · Must-see
- Saint George Church · church · Madaba · ~70 km · Must-see
- Madaba Map · attraction · Madaba · ~70 km · Must-see
- Archaeological Park of Madaba Virgin Mary Church · church · Madaba · ~70 km · Must-see
- Saint John the Baptist Church Museum · church · Madaba · ~70 km · Must-see
- Muqeible Airfield · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~70 km · Must-see
- Church of Apostoles · church · Madaba · ~71 km · Must-see
- Tel Jezreel · viewpoint · North District · ~71 km · Must-see
- Qasr Mshatta · fort · Amman · ~72 km · Must-see
- Yardenit Baptism Site · church · North District · ~73 km · Must-see
- Al-Sinnabra · fort · North District · ~74 km · Must-see
- Khirbet Kerak · fort · North District · ~74 km · Must-see
- Horbat Endor · fort · North District · ~75 km · Must-see
- Givat HaMore · viewpoint · North District · ~75 km · Must-see
- Tell Ta'annek · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~79 km · Must-see
- Hippos · fort · North District · ~79 km · Must-see
- Nahal Ein Gev II · fort · North District · ~80 km · Must-see
- Har Tavor · sanctuary · North District · ~80 km · Must-see
- Kever Rabbi Meir · fort · North District · ~81 km · Must-see
- Hamat Tveria National Park · sanctuary · North District · ~81 km · Must-see
- Qeren `En Gev · viewpoint · North District · ~81 km · Must-see
- Tel A-Nasbe · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~81 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 17 | 90 | Temple of Zeus (15 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 2 | 29 | Jabal Amman (41 km) |
| Churches | 3 | 19 | Jerash (15 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 6 | 17 | Great Mosque of Salt (26 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 0 | 15 | Gan Garoo (56 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 11 | Madaba Map (70 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 8 | Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein (33 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 0 | 4 | Sea of Galilee (84 km) |
| Museums | 0 | 2 | Umm Qais Museum (62 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 1 | Hadekel Beach (86 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 1 | Ma'in Hot Water Fall (87 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 1 | Shuqba Cave (93 km) |
Burmā: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Burmā?
Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 15 km), Jerash (church, about 15 km), The Temple of Artemis (heritage site, about 15 km), Ajlun Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Tell Mar Elias (heritage site, about 21 km), Great Mosque of Salt (mosque, about 26 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Burmā?
29 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 6 mosques & dargahs, 1 park.
Which is the nearest fort to Burmā?
Temple of Zeus, about 15 km by road; The Temple of Artemis (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Burmā?
Jabal Amman, about 41 km by road; Beit Shean Valley (49 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Burmā?
Jerash, about 15 km by road; As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality (26 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Burmā?
Start in Burmā, visit Temple of Zeus, then Jerash, then The Temple of Artemis, then Tell Mar Elias, then Ajlun Castle, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Burmā?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Burmā’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.