Ajloun Castle. Another Reason to Visit Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Looking for travel inspiration for your next vacation? Take a look at my series of reasons to visit Jordan. They will surprise, excite and make you want to go there. In this one: Ajloun Castle.

High on top of a hill with 360 degree views is the 12th Century Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan. This ancient fort defended the area from attacks including the Crusades.

It is an impressive structure with a small museum full of artefacts from the long history of the castle. On top are glorious views across a very fertile part of Jordan

At the entrance was a friendly man brewing and selling tea and coffee out of gorgeous pots.

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Ajloun Castle fortress in Jordan

Based on my time in Jordan, there are ten things that I recommend you visit during the course of a one-week vacation. You can find out more on each by clicking on them to get more details, my thoughts and  pictures:

  1. Ras El Ein Graffiti Amman.
  2. Roman Amphitheatre Amman.
  3. Citadel Amman.
  4. Petra.
  5. Little Petra.
  6. Wadi Rum Desert.
  7. Jerash.
  8. Madaba Map.
  9. Baptism site of Jesus Christ.
  10. Aljoun Castle Fortress.

Disclaimer: I travelled as a guest of Jordan Tourism Board on an 8-night trip exploring Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash, the Dead Sea and other popular destinations.

Gary Bembridge

I grew up in Zimbabwe, but I have been based in London since 1987. My travel life spans more than three decades and that includes more than 95 cruises. In 2005, I launched Tips for Travellers to make it easy and fun for people to discover, plan and enjoy incredible cruise vacations. And the rest, as they say, is history. I have the largest cruise vlogger channel currently on YouTube, with more than 3 million video views per month.

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