Madaba Travel Guide

 MM212 Says:  Within the Madaba Archaeological Park lies a section of the Roman Cardo Maximus. In Roman times, this was the main thoroughfare through the town of Madaba and it was probably a colonnaded road, as was customary in the cities of the Roman east (similar to but perhaps smaller... 

 MM212 Says:  One of several churches in Madaba serving various sects, the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St George is the most important due to the ancient mosaic floor it hosts. The floor, which dates from the second half of the 6th century AD and belonged to a Byzantine-period church, was... 

 MM212 Says:  Although there is little to see beyond the churches, mosaics, and museum in Madaba, the town is still a pleasant place for a stroll. The main streets contain numerous shops, many of which serve local needs, while a few others cater to visitors by selling mosaics and other... 

 MM212 Says:  Visible from afar, this red tiled roof and spire belong to the largest church in Madaba, the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. It is a Latin church (i.e., Roman Catholic) built in the late 19th century on top of the highest hill in Madaba. Due to time constraints, I was... 

 MM212 Says:  Discovered among other ruins at the nearby site of ancient Machaerus (now known as Mukawir), this section of a mosaic floor is the oldest thus far discovered in Jordan. It belonged to the Roman Baths of Machaerus, which were built in the 1st century BC during the time of... 

 MM212 Says:  One of the highlights of the visit to Madaba is this small Archaeological Park-Museum in the heart of town. It contains archaeological finds from the Roman to the Abbasid periods, including the exquisite mosaics of the so-called Hippolytus Hall and those of the Church of the... 

 MM212 Says:  Of a recent construction, this beauty is the Grand Mosque of Madaba. It was clearly inspired by Ottoman architecture and stands proud in a town with numerous churches and a glorious Christian past. It is a testament to the religious tolerance between Christian and Moslem... 

 MM212 Says:  Located within the Madaba Archaeological Park, the ruins of the Church of the Virgin and Hippolytus Hall contain the most impressive mosaics in Madaba. They were discovered in 1982 along with the rest of the ruins in the surrounding area, which is now the museum-park.... 

 MM212 Says:  This local eatery serves delicious falafels and other simple Middle Eastern mezze. It is a no-frills place with tables, and a great place for a quick inexpensive meal. It is located on Talal Street, a short distance from St George Church. 

 Doctor38 Says:  These trips are organized by the Mariam Hotel. The trip orignate from Madaba unless stated other wise. This is the coast of transportation. Entrance fees will have to be paid @ the sites. If a guide is needed this could be arranged by the Hotel1)Pick up from the airport to... 

 dominosf Says:  The shop includes a workshop for mosaics as well as a retail outlet with a large selection of locally made crafts from Jordan including Jewelry, rugs, hadn-painted ostrich eggs, traditional clothing and ceramic tables and smaller items. The employees are very hospitable and... 

 aldaoudemad Says:  I would like to tell our friends how can a big gift shop do that when they have over 6 m USD of inventory i just cant believe such stories just to inform you that we ship out of Jordan from our shop over 2 m usd yearly we never had a problem at all but some they would like... 

 MM212 Says:  Ten minutes by car northwest of Madaba is the spectacular site of Mount Nebo. It is located on a hill at the edge of a cliff, just before the descent into the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, with breathtaking views over Palestine. On a clear day, one could see Bethlehem,...