Jerash Ruins

Nothing compares to viewing the remains of Jerash Ruins for a sense of time travel. It's one of the best-preserved ancient Roman towns in the world, with breathtaking sights ranging from colonnaded streets and temples to a vast sports arena that once held 15,000 people.

Tourists begin their sightseeing tour of the remains of Jerash by passing across Hadrian's Arch. The nearly 11-meter-tall building is stunning, but it's even more so when you think it was once double its current height.

If that wasn't enough, just wait until you see what happens next. Thousands of people used to go to the Hippodrome, a sports field erected about the second century, to watch chariot races. Daily re-enactments of gladiators fighting and chariots racing laps bring the ancient sport back to life.

Another notable feature of the Jerash Ruins is the Forum. The royal ambience of the oval plaza is enhanced by the presence of still-standing columns. Climb the stairs of the nearby Temple of Zeus to get a better view of the colonnaded structure. Consider the productions that took place on the stunning stage of the South Theater.

• Location: 7VHQ+GP8, Jerash, Jordan
• Timing: 8 AM - 6.30 PM
• Famous for: Outside of Italy, it is one of the biggest and best-preserved Roman building sites in the world.
• Entry Fee: 12 JD
• Best Time To Visit: It is best to visit around March, when the weather and spring are in full swing.