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Amman, the capital of Jordan is a fascinating city of contr ...
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Yes, we are a small country in capacity, but we are rich in history, civilizations, and natural resources
Jordan is one of the most beautiful Arab countries, and you can’t
know the amount of its beauty until you visit it. It is safe from all the
difficult events taking place in the world and this makes it an ideal place for
tourism and spends a special time.
The Kingdom is characterized by a great variety of tourist
products, despite the small area of Jordan, where historical sites and
archaeological spread from the north, where the archaeological cities of Jerash
and Um Qais passaging through the Jordan Great Rift Valley to the Baptism site,
located near the Jordan River and the lowest point in the world, the Dead Sea.
Farther south where the Red Rose city of Petra “The Nabateans capital and one
of the wonders of the world”. Also, Jordan is very safe and stable, despite to
what is happening in the region.
The tourism resources can be classified
into the following categories:
v Historical
and Archaeological Resources: This category encompasses the remnants of ancient
civilizations that once inhabited the region. Notable sites include the
globally renowned Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven
Wonders of the World), the Jordan River, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Jerash, Amman, and
various medieval mosques and churches.
v Natural
Resources: This category includes areas characterized by significant landscapes
and seascapes. Notable destinations within this classification are Aqaba, Wadi
Rum, and Natural Reserves that extend across the country.
v Cultural
Resources: This category is primarily focused on cultural experiences,
including shopping districts, galleries, events, handcrafts, and festivals.
v Therapeutic
Resources: Comprising mainly locations like the Dead Sea, as well as areas
featuring waterfalls and hot springs, such as Ma’in Hot Springs and others.
These locations offer therapeutic and rejuvenating experiences for visitors.
Here is an overview of the best places to visit in Jordan
Madaba
Madaba is located south of the capital Amman. It is a small town known for its religious structures and ancient art, and better known as the home of the world’s largest collection of ancient mosaics during the Byzantine era. There are hundreds of Mosaics scattered throughout the city and the most remarkable one is the map of the Holy Land dated back to the 6th Century, located in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. With two millions piece of colored stone and a full 25×5 meters in its original state- most of which can still be seen today. The map depicts hills, valleys, villages and towns, which give the archaeologists a chance to discover a number of important Biblical sites. There are literally dozens of other mosaics from the 5th to the 7th centuries, scattered throughout Madaba’s Churches and homes, and still might be many underground mosaics not discovered yet.
Furthermore, as part of Jordan’s commitment to restoring and preserving its mosaic masterpieces, you would find Madaba’s spacious Archaeological park and Museum as a true example of this importance that encompassing the remains of an impressive collection of restored Herodian and Byzantine mosaics of the Holy Land from the Church of the Virgin and the Hippolytus Hall part of the 6th century mansion. The Apostles Church is a small one, but it has one of the most fine and beautiful mosaics dedicated to the Twelve Apostles.
Madaba is truly a diverse and harmonious city between its Muslims and Christians. Within this tolerant and harmonic atmosphere, it is recommended to walk and wander around the city once you finish your tour, so you would enjoy your time exploring its narrow streets, markets and chat with local people and you might be invited for a cup of tea of even an invitation for home-made dinner.
Do not miss the chance to have at least a meal at the renowned Haret Jdoudna Restaurant in the centre of the town. It is an historical property transformed into a magical village of restaurants, coffee shops and a traditional Jordanian Souk and Crafts Market. This restaurant is surrounding by old Madaba houses “Early 20th century”, which enrich this place a live on where time seizes to exist, bringing together the past, present and future of the ancient city of Madaba. Their menu is absolutely exquisite, offering local mezza dishes, over-baker delicacies, and home-made meals. ”. The restaurant also hosts special events with oriental music and entertainment for a lovely night out, or for a relaxing winter afternoon by the fireplace, where you can unwind to old tunes and a hot cup of mint tea while having your hubbly- bubbly pipe “Shisha”.
Madaba Tours
Here are some popular itineraries that include a visit to Madaba Alternatively, if you would like to include a visit to Madaba on a bespoke touring itinerary to Jordan, take a look at our private tours or drop us an E-mail for specific arrangements.