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Qafqafā

Qafqafā is a town in Jarash district, Jordan of about 4,402 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 churches. The must-see places are The Temple of Artemis, Jerash and Temple of Zeus.

32.3485° N, 35.9386° EPop. 4,402

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km22
Must-see117
Notable8
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

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

The Temple of Artemis

Heritage site · 11 km

Jerash, church near Qafqafā
Must-see

Jerash

Church · 11 km

Temple of Zeus, heritage site near Qafqafā
Must-see

Temple of Zeus

Heritage site · 11 km

Places near Qafqafā by type

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One day from Qafqafā

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

64 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 Qafqafā
  2. Al Bukurheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. The Temple of Artemisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ajlun Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tell Mar Eliasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Khirbat al Kawmheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Qafqafā
Today’s loopQafqafāStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Qafqafā?

The Temple of Artemis (heritage site, about 11 km), Jerash (church, about 11 km), Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 11 km), Ajlun Castle (heritage site, about 25 km), Tell Mar Elias (heritage site, about 25 km), Al Bukur (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

22 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest fort to Qafqafā?

Al Bukur, about 5 km by road; Khirbat al Kawm (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Qafqafā?

Beit Shean Valley, about 52 km by road; Jabal Amman (55 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Qafqafā?

Start in Qafqafā, visit Al Bukur, then The Temple of Artemis, then Ajlun Castle, then Tell Mar Elias, then Khirbat al Kawm, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.