Places to visit near

‘Izrā

‘Izrā is a town in Karak Governorate district, Jordan of about 22,756 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit: 51 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 caves. The must-see places are Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talib, Numeira and Bab edh-Dhra.

31.1589° N, 35.6928° EPop. 22,756

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km88
Must-see65
Notable73
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from ‘Izrā

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

100 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 ‘Izrā
  2. Khirbat Kufayrazheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talibtomb · 30 min
  4. Khirbet et-Tannurheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Numeiraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bab edh-Dhraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in ‘Izrā
Today’s loop‘IzrāStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near ‘Izrā?

Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talib (tomb, about 13 km), Numeira (heritage site, about 20 km), Khirbat al Naqqaz (heritage site, about 2 km), Bab edh-Dhra (heritage site, about 23 km), Karak Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Fortification at Kir Heres (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

88 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 6 other attractions, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to ‘Izrā?

Khirbat al Naqqaz, about 2 km by road; Karak Castle (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to ‘Izrā?

Jebel al Hudeib, about 15 km by road; Weida Slabs (18 km) is next.

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

Start in ‘Izrā, visit Khirbat Kufayraz, then Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talib, then Khirbet et-Tannur, then Numeira, then Bab edh-Dhra, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.