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# Jerash Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Jerash which includes a ruin and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155120/1d90d89a-afd0-4977-a7b8-3557eab59c40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Jerash

Things to do

#### Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Visit Jerash to experience a fascinating blend of ancient Roman history and Jordan’s modern urban life. Overtaken by Emperor Pompey in 63 B.C., Jerash flourished as one of the 10 cities of the Decapolis League of the Roman Empire. Explore superbly preserved Roman ruins in the old part of the city to appreciate its former affluence and importance. Experience its contemporary lifestyle while wandering the newer commercial streets.

The major highlight is the Roman Ruins of Jerash. Buried by an earthquake in A.D. 749, they lay hidden for over 1,000 years before being discovered by a German explorer in 1806\. Today the ruins stand as a fine example of the lavish existence of Romans outside of Italy. For additional information, hire one of the guides who line up at the ticket office., built in A.D. 129 for a visit from Emperor Hadrian. Behind this gateway is the 15,000-person-capacity Hippodrome, where chariot races and parades took place. Attend a reenactment by costumed characters. Walk to the Oval Forum, famous for its ring of over 50 Ionic columns. Climb a staircase to the Temple of Zeus for a great view from above.

Stroll along the Cardo, an elegant column-framed street running the length of the ancient city. Punctuating it are the Agora marketplace, Artemis Temple and Nymphaeum fountain. Other highlights include the Southern Theatre and Northern Theatre. Browse an exhibition of coins, mosaics and glassware at the Jerash Museum.

Reach Jerash by catching a bus from Amman. Along the way, enjoy the scenery of hillsides swathed in fig, olive and plum trees. July is a good time to visit, when the Jerash Festival takes over the ruins with art expositions, ballets, folkloric dancing and live music.

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W Amman

13 Rafiq Al Hariri Ave Amman 

£160

19 Jan - 20 Jan

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Amman. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)

Exaclant

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall

Bldg 56, Abd Ar-Rahim Al- 56 Amman Amman

£96

8 Feb - 9 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Amman. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Galleria Mall and Wakalat Street ...

9/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)

Room was clean, staff helpful, hotel is located inside the mall which is great if you want to do some shopping and/or get some food. Check in took a while as it was super busy when we arrived. Breakfast was also ok, nothing flash! Otherwise a good stay.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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InterContinental AMMAN JORDAN by IHG

Islamic College St. Amman 

£122

16 Jan - 17 Jan

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Amman. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)

clean room, helpful staff

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

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 Dream House Hotel Jerash

Jerash Hwy 15 Jerash Jerash Governorate

Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Jerash. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Jerash Visitor Center and Hippodrome ...

10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Great hotel in Jerash

This is a great hotel to stay at in Jerash. The host is very hospitable, when we arrived he personally guided us to the parking area at the of the hotel and lead us to the room. The room is very very spacious and clean, with a great view of the Jerash Roman Ruins. The free breakfast is definitely ...

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The Abdali Boulevard Hotel

The Abdali Boulevard Amman 

Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Amman. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Abdali Boulevard and Al Abdali Mall are ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (373 reviews)

Nice hotel

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Capri Hotel Suites

Saad Bin Abi Waqqas Street 25 Amman 

Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Amman. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Avenue Mall and Strikers Entertainment ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)

Very good service and very clean

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Jerash Temple of Artemis

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility.

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#### Hadrian's Arch

4/5(3 reviews)

Dating from the 2nd century, this grand, well-preserved relic of the Roman era is one of the city’s must-see historic sites.

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#### Jerash Archaeological Museum

After exploring the incredible Jerash Archaeological Site, get the full story behind these ancient Roman ruins at this fascinating museum.

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#### Nymphaeum

Wonder at this splendid, large and complex Roman fountain, which is one of the most complete ruins on the Jerash Archaeological Site.

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#### Hippodrome

See a reenactment of an ancient Roman chariot race in the ruins of the very arena where the Romans themselves once went for entertainment.

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#### Oval Forum

Visit the spot that would have been at the very heart of civic life in the ancient Roman city of Gerasa.

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### Things to do

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#### Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman

£82

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£67

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£82

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#### Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea

£147

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£158

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£1,444

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