Things to do in Irbid Governorate

Activities, attractions and tours

The ancient Roman city of Gadara is located in northwest Jordan near the town of Umm Qais. It is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark record an encounter between Jesus and a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus exorcises the demons, driving them into a nearby herd of pigs, which then run down into the sea and were drowned.
The ancient Roman city of Gadara is located in northwest Jordan near the town of Umm Qais. It is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark record an encounter between Jesus and a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus exorcises the demons, driving them into a nearby herd of pigs, which then run down into the sea and were drowned.
Pella Museum which includes heritage elements and building ruins
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Pella Museum featuring building ruins and heritage elements
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What to do in Irbid Governorate

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Pella Museum showing landscape views, heritage elements and a ruin

Pella Museum

The fascinating ruins of one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites stand amid the striking countryside of the Jordan Valley.

Pella Museum

Museum of Jordanian Heritage

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Jordanian Heritage, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Irbid. Discover the area's museums and shops.

Museum of Jordanian Heritage

Umm Qais Ruins

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Umm Qais Ruins during your trip to Umm Qais. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

Umm Qais Ruins

Arabella Mall

During your visit to Irbid, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Arabella Mall. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Arabella Mall

Al-Hasan Stadium

Catch an event at Al-Hasan Stadium during your trip to Irbid. Discover the area's museums and shops.

Al-Hasan Stadium

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Jordan University of Science and Technology, during your trip to Ramtha. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Dar As-Saraya Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Dar As-Saraya Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Irbid. Discover the area's museums and shops.

Dar As-Saraya Museum

Yarmouk University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Yarmouk University, during your trip to Irbid. Discover the area's museums and shops.

Yarmouk University
I fell off a mountain taking this photo. Beit She'an is another place I had never heard of before visiting - making it that much more incredible to see. This is an archaeology nerd's paradise, and to explore it with one of the archaeologists who worked on the site was an honour. The scar I have from the fall will always remind me of this clumsy adventure

Emek HaMaayanot