Madaba is a combination of rural home life and a hot spot for religious tourism. Known as the “City of Mosaics”, Madaba is the cultural epicenter for Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Just a short distance from the capital, visitors are just a stone's throw away from the holy monuments of religious iconography. 

Mount Nebo

Referenced in Abrahamic texts as the site of Mount Nebo, this township was first inhabited by a Christian nomadic tribe in the 4th century. Explore your religious roots in the religious town, or visit Mt. Nebo where it is believed that Moses died as he viewed the Holy Land.
"and Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho" (Deuteronomy 34:1).

Contact information/ how to book:
Madaba Archeological Directorate:
Telephone: 00962 6 464 4320

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St. George church

Madaba's more contemporary residents built this church in 1896 on the ruins of a Byzantine church, which was constructed in the sixth century AD. During construction, a mosaic map was discovered on the floor of the older church, which is believed to have been a map covering a surface area of 5.6 by 15.7 square meters, only a quarter of the original map survives today.

This map constitutes the best topographic map prepared before the discovery of modern mapping methods Surprisingly, the map depicts and refers to 157 towns and villages which have all been identified and whose names were referenced between the years 542 and 570 Ap, and include images of the Dead Sea and the Jordan River brimming with fish. The work of art, which was created in the sixth century AD and is known as the oldest geographic map of the Holy Land, remains preserved and in good condition on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George, northwest of the Madaba city center.
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Moses’ Springs

ʻUyun Musa is an archaeological and religious area composed of hot springs. It is located 10km from Madaba near Mount Nebo, specifically towards the northern/eastern side of the mountain. This name refers the story of Moses when he struck “the rock” causing water to gush out; providing his community and their livestock with water.

Contact information/ how to book: 
Madaba Archeological Directorate:
Telephone: 00962 6 464 4320

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La Storia Museum

Stumble upon the recreation of Jordan’s biblical history at the La Storia Museum in Mount Nebo. Bring religious history to life with sculptures of ethnographic scenes designed to place you in the heart of biblical time.

Contact information/ how to book:
Telephone: 00962 5 324 1119

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Madaba Visitors’ Center

Nestled into a renovated house from the 19th century, the Madaba Visitors Center is an attraction all on its own. Acquired by The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the center is a great launching point for visitors arriving to Madaba. Open 7 days a week, including holidays, the visitors center is more than equipped to prepare you for your journey into the land of mosaics and religious history.

Contact information/ how to book:
Telephone: 00962 5 3253097

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Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art

Certified in training artists in the restoration of mosaics, the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art offers a two-year diploma program for the vocational training of mosaic restoration.

Contact information/ how to book:
Telephone: 00962 5 324 0723

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Tourist street

While visiting Madaba stop by al-Hussein bin Ali St. or “The Tourist Street” to purchase handicrafts and products specific to the mosaics and religious iconography found in Madaba.

Contact information/ how to book:
Madaba Visitors’ Center:
Telephone: 00962 5 3253097

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Hammamat Ma'in (Ma'in Hot Springs)

If you fancy a refreshing feeling of hot water bubbling from the Earth’s core, the invigorating therapy of the Ma’in hot springs is sure to do the trick. Situated 264 meters below sea level, the tranquil oasis is the perfect treatment from the bustling streets of Amman.
The Ma'in Hot Springs Resort is located 37km away from Madaba city.

Contact information/ how to book:
Ma’in Hot Springs Hotel:
Telephone: 0096253245500
Website: www.mainhotsprings.com

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Umm Ar-Rasas

With most of the city now in ruins, Umm ar-Rasas, originally inhabited by the Romans to protect trade routes from the Arabian Peninsula to the Levant, is now an archeological site perfect for those who love history. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2004 because of its diverse Roman and Islamic influences, this site is sure to please.

Contact information/ how to book:
Madaba Visitors’ Center:
Telephone: 00962 5 3253097

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Wadi al-Hidan

Wadi al-Hidan is a black, narrow basalt canyon  that feeds into the Dead Sea. The trek follows a ravine through natural pools and vegetation. Expect to get wet

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