Sight Amman
Jerash
A sight in Amman, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Amman, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity.
- Type
- Sight
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 3.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
On these curated routes
Jerash is a stop on our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Amman
3 more curated sights in Amman. See the full Amman guide.
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Amman Citadel
Hilltop ruins of the Temple of Hercules and an Umayyad palace, with views over downtown.
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Roman Theatre
2nd-century theater cut into the hillside, seating 6,000, with small folklore museums.
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King Abdullah I Mosque
Blue-domed modern mosque that welcomes non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times.
When to go
Average daily highs in Amman run from 13°C in January to 34°C in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Jerash itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Amman from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Amman weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Jerash, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 7VJR+GJ2, Jerash, Jordan
- Coordinates
- 32.28126, 35.89152
- Destination
- Amman, Jordan
Jerash: quick answers
How much time do you need at Jerash?
Plan on about 3.5 hours at Jerash. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Jerash?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go early; allow at least three hours.
Where is Jerash?
Jerash is at 7VJR+GJ2, Jerash, Jordan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Jerash?
Jerash appears on Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Jerash to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Amman.
Plan Amman
- Amman travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Amman weather by month
- Amman to Petra & Wadi Musa 186 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Amman
- Habibah Sweets Food
- Rainbow Street Activity
- Jafra Café Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.