Jarash district, Jordan

Places to visit near Jarash

Jarash is a town in Jarash district, Jordan, home to about 27,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jerash (1 km), The Temple of Artemis (1 km) and Temple of Zeus (1 km).

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Jarash at a glance

Location
Jarash district, Jordan
Population
about 27,046
Coordinates
32.2808° N, 35.8993° E
Places within 50 km
27 (27 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

Top places to visit near Jarash

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jarash: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Jarash

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jarash. The closest is The Temple of Artemis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jarash

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jarash. The closest is Jabal Amman (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jabal Amman · viewpoint · Amman · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Beit Shean Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Tel Sokha · viewpoint · North District · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Mizpe Gilboa · viewpoint · North District · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Emek Harod · viewpoint · North District · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Yisachar Height · viewpoint · North District · ~67 km · Must-see

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Churches near Jarash

16 churches within 100 km of Jarash. The closest is Jerash (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jarash

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jarash. The closest is Gan Garoo (62 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Jarash

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Jarash. The closest is Great Mosque of Salt (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jarash

2 parks within 100 km of Jarash. The closest is Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Jarash

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jarash
  2. 1 km The Temple of Artemis · heritage site, Jarash
  3. 23 km Tell Mar Elias · heritage site, Ajlun
  4. 5 km Ajlun Castle · heritage site, Ajlun
  5. 20 km Temple of Zeus · heritage site, Jarash
  6. 1 km Jerash · church, Jarash
  7. 1 km Back to Jarash

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How to reach Jarash

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jarash by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1653The Temple of Artemis (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints117Jabal Amman (46 km)
    Churches316Jerash (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010Gan Garoo (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs69Great Mosque of Salt (39 km)
    Parks12Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein (42 km)
    Other attractions02Madaba Map (79 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Sea of Galilee (81 km)
    Museums01Umm Qais Museum (58 km)
    Beaches & coast01Hadekel Beach (84 km)
    Waterfalls01Ma'in Hot Water Fall (99 km)

    Jarash: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jarash?

    Jerash (church, about 1 km), The Temple of Artemis (heritage site, about 1 km), Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 1 km), Ajlun Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Tell Mar Elias (heritage site, about 24 km), Khirbet Yajouz Archaeological Site (heritage site, about 34 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 3 churches, 6 mosques & dargahs, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jarash?

    The Temple of Artemis, about 1 km by road; Temple of Zeus (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jarash?

    Jabal Amman, about 46 km by road; Beit Shean Valley (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jarash?

    Jerash, about 1 km by road; As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jarash?

    Start in Jarash, visit The Temple of Artemis, then Tell Mar Elias, then Ajlun Castle, then Temple of Zeus, then Jerash, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jarash?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Jarash

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