Attractions of Jordan

To help inspire or plan your trip to Jordan, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Jordan which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Religious Monuments in Jordan

Madaba and Mount Nebo
The small Christian town of Madaba was once one of the most important Christian centres east of the Jordan River. It is famous for the mosaics housed in several small churches in the town, in particular the 6th century Great Map of Palestine on the floor on the Church of St. George containing detailed depictions of sites in the Holy Land. It is comprised of two million coloured stones and is believed to be the oldest map of Palestine in the world. Nearby lies Mount Nebo, the presumed site of Moses' death and burial place. An important Christian site of pilgrimage, it was from here that Moses finally saw the Promised Land before he died, knowing he would never set foot there. The site houses a Byzantine church and offers spectacular views over the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley.

Madaba and Mount Nebo

The small Christian town of Madaba was once one of the most important Christian centres east of the Jordan River. It is famous for the mosaics housed in several small churches in the town, in particular the 6th century Great Map of Palestine on the floor on the Church of St. George containing detailed depictions of sites in the Holy Land. It is comprised of two million coloured stones and is believed to be the oldest map of Palestine in the world. Nearby lies Mount Nebo, the presumed site of Moses' death and burial place. An important Christian site of pilgrimage, it was from here that Moses finally saw the Promised Land before he died, knowing he would never set foot there. The site houses a Byzantine church and offers spectacular views over the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley.