Jordan Attractions

Looking for the country in the Middle East, choose Jordan, because it is the safest and most stable country for the travelers. Apart from warmth and hospitality of local people Jordan attracts the visitors by a great number of historical sites, among which the relics of some of the world’s greatest civilizations. Petra is considered to be the most famous and visually stunning site in Jordan. It is a city of temples, tombs and mausoleums. Because of the red, pink and orange color of the sandstone, Petra got the name “Red City”. The major highlights of Petra are the Siq, the Monastery, and the Roman-style theatre. Make another stop at Wadi Rum. This trip gets the tourists a unique chance to experience all the peculiarities of desert life and culture of the Bedouins.

Traveling all around Jordan it is impossible to avoid one of the oldest cities in the world – Amman (the capital of the country). It is a modern city but full of ancient monuments and historical sites. The Roman Theatre is the must-visit in the capital. It consists of two parts: Jordan Folklore Museum and Museum of Popular Traditions. The ancient city of Jerash, located not far from Amman, provides the tourists with unforgettable impressions. There are various baths, theaters, temples, arches, columns and stone monuments. Jerash is famous for its Roman architecture, the best examples of it are the Corinthian Column, Hadrian’s Arch, and the temples dedicated to Zeus and Artemis. Mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land are the highlights of Madaba, which is situated only 30 kilometers south of Amman.