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Jerash Ruins

Jerash, Jordan
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Jerash
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Amman, Jordan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The most impressive Roman ruins in Jordan! So much to see and explore. I'd advise taking a tour book with you and reading about each site as you come to it. There are no signs in English to explain what you're seeing. Do pay the extra entrance fee to see the chariot race and the gladiator fights, especially if you're... More

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Manama, Bahrain
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This was our last stop before returning to the airport after 5 exhilarating days in Jordan, so we didn't have time or energy for the guided tour. We just walked around and covered as much of the site as we could in the time we had. I was expecting to see Hadrian's Arch and a few pillars, but I wasn't... More

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Toulouse, France
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This site demands time and attention but not after the multitudes arrive so avoid Fridays and public holidays or you will not feel the atmosphere. The site deserves UNESCO protection, but in its absence becomes litter strewn and prone to damage. Beautiful location. Carry on to Umm Qais ruins for the views over the borders with Syria and Israel and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

One of the best preserved Roman cities in the world- what's not to like? The only annoyance was very noisy school trips- sadly April and May is school trip season and you can't avoid them. Spoils your pleasure a bit. More

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Moscow, Russia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I would especially recommend visit Jerash in spring. Then you'll add amazing views and smells of meadow flowers in blossom to your spiritual walk through the ruins. More

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Sao Paulo
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

It is an ancient roman city with cardo, arena. Very good place to visit. Enchanted us many Muslim teenagers, very nice and more curious than we. More

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Kiev
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I have seen other sites with Roman ruins and in comparison Jerash really is very, very big! It really is quite interesting and what impressed me most - other than the size - was the amphitheater. The steps are extremely steep and quite impressive. For a great view of the Jerash ruins as well as the modern day town of... More

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Halifax, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

You can certainly see the Roman influence as you stroll through the ancient city of Jerash. The wide avenues lined with amazing pillars, temples and cobblestones. Must be seen to be appreciated. The amphitheatres (4) are still in great condition. More

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Amman, Jordan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We have visited Jarash City many times to with Family ,,, north Of Amman its amazing place to stay and spend all the day ! Amazing atmosphere ( no noise at all, with cold breeze in the early morning ) , the food is delicious. The place is well managed, you can easily spend hours watching the architecture and the... More

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Tustin, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

A must see site...very nice and very organised...loved the tour. More

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