10 THINGS TO SEE IN JORDAN

10.Exploring the Desert Castles:

There are several well-known castles in Jordan. Among these castles, these are the most famous ones. You can visit several castles on your way to other locations, yet the Al-Azraq Castle has to be visited alone since its East Amman and there are no other major sights on the way.

• Ajloun Castle (Around one hour and a half North from Amman. Located on top of the Ajlun hill overlooking the city).
• Shoback Castle (aka Montreal Crusader castle) (Around two hours and a half South Amman. If you are heading to Petra from Amman, Shobak Castle is around 50 minutes away from Petra).
• Al Karak Castle (Around two hours South of Amman and one hour from the Dead Sea. One of the largest crusader castles in the Levant region).
• Qatrana Castle (Around one hour South of Amman and on your way to Petra and is know for being built by the by the Umayyads).
• Al-Azraq Castle (Around one hour and a half East Amman and found in the Al-Azraq (Bleu in English) region where it is known for its strategic location being nearby an oasis in the vast desert region).

Depending on how much time you have in Jordan and depending on your preference, you can customize your trip accordingly. Feel free to message us the details of your stay and will gladly recommend the top places for you to see given your time frame.

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Read about the 10 sites that we recommend you see when visiting Jordan

1. Petra
2. Wadi Rum
3. The Dead Sea
4. Aqaba
5. The Baptism Site
6. Umm Qays (Gadara)
7. Jerash
8. Amman Old City Downtown
9. Mount Nebo
10. Exploring the Desert Castles

 

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