Places to visit near

Şakhrah

Şakhrah is a town in Jarash district, Jordan of about 10,616 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit: 15 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 churches. The must-see places are The Temple of Artemis, Jerash and Tell Mar Elias.

32.3709° N, 35.8427° EPop. 10,616

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km23
Must-see140
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Şakhrah

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:47 pm

91 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 Şakhrah
  2. The Temple of Artemisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ajlun Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tell Mar Eliasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tell Abu al-Kharazheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pellaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Şakhrah
Today’s loopŞakhrahStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Şakhrah?

The Temple of Artemis (heritage site, about 14 km), Jerash (church, about 14 km), Tell Mar Elias (heritage site, about 14 km), Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 14 km), Ajlun Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Pella (heritage site, about 29 km).

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

23 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 1 sanctuary, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest fort to Şakhrah?

The Temple of Artemis, about 14 km by road; Tell Mar Elias (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Şakhrah?

Beit Shean Valley, about 41 km by road; Tel Sokha (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Şakhrah?

Start in Şakhrah, visit The Temple of Artemis, then Ajlun Castle, then Tell Mar Elias, then Tell Abu al-Kharaz, then Pella, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.