Travel Jordan

Talking about Jordan the first thing that should be noticed is that it is the country of striking contrasts. For instance the capital city of Amman is a busy centre with all modern conveniences, but on the other hand the majority of the population lives in rural villages. Among the attractions of Amman, first of all, there is a variety of historical sites. There remained the architecture of the Neolithic period, Hellenestic and late Roman and Arab Islamic Ages. The tourists can enjoy the ancient beauty of the Citadel, which includes the Temple of Hercules, the Omayyad Palace and the Byzantine Church. Amman is a home to several museums. Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition is interesting for those who want to know more about traditional life of the locals. Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts displays a unique collection of Jordanian, Arab, Muslim and European Oriental paintings. The rose-red city of Petra, located south of Amman, is one of the wonders of the world. The tourists for sure will be satisfied because it is an area of temples, tombs, gorges and cliffs. Start your travel to Petra from the Siq (a narrow path that was once the main entrance to the city). Have your camera ready to make photos next to El-Khazneh (it was the Treasury, which held countless treasures). Other sights of the city are the theater, Altar of Sacrifice and the royal tombs. The trip to Petra presents the visitors with some unforgettable moments of their life.

The Old City of Jerusalem is the next stop for those who would like to learn Jordan fully. In spite of its small size, Jerusalem is full of historical sights. The must-sees are the Haram al-Sharif (one of the holiest sites for Muslims), the Wailing Wall (the holiest Jewish site). If you want to see the remnants of ten roman cities dating from the B.C., take one hour car drive from Amman to the city of Jerash. Numerous sites are enclosed within the city walls. Among them - the temple of Artemis, the Theatres, Plazas, Bath and Colonnaded streets. The Red Sea port city of Aqaba is also worth your attention. The city boasts having such sights as the Mameluk Fort, the house of Sharif Hussein Bin Ali (the great grandfather of King Abdullah II) and more. No trip to Jordan would be ended without seeing famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land in Madaba. Other mosaic masterpieces can be found in the Church of the Virgin, the Apostles and the Archaeological Museum.