History & archaeology
Ajloun Castle
A 12th-century Ayyubid fortress on the highest hill in town
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Great Ajloun Mosque
مسجد عجلون الكبير
A medieval mosque at the heart of the old town
The stone mosque and its minaret stand in the centre of Ajloun and are described as among the oldest mosques still in use in Jordan. It remains a working place of worship.
Practical information
- Visiting
Dress modestly and remove your shoes. Avoid prayer times, especially Friday midday. Visitors who are not Muslim should ask at the door before entering.
Our estimate- Tickets
No ticket. It is a place of worship.
Reported, not confirmedVarious secondary publishers- Time needed
About 20 minutes, plus a walk through the market streets.
Our estimate
Sources and verification
Last verified:
- Google Maps place listings · Google Maps · Map
- Ajloun travel guide (German edition) · Wikivoyage contributors · Secondary
- Travel guides and tour listings · Various secondary publishers · Secondary
Nearby and related
Transport & visitor services
Ajloun Bus Terminal
Regular buses to Amman, minibuses to Jerash and Irbid
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Itineraries that include this place
A full day · 5 stops
Faith and history
A mosque, a castle, a hill of mosaics and a pilgrim shrine: many centuries of belief in one gentle day.
Great Ajloun Mosque → Ajloun Castle → Jar Al Jabal → Tell Mar Elias → Our Lady of the Mountain, Anjara
See the itinerary