Jordan Travel Guide
A historical gold mine. Also, two famous films were shot here: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade in Petra and Lawrence of Arabia in Wadi Rum.
At the capital, Amman, visit the Jordan Archaeological Museum and The Folklore Museum to get an overview of Jordanian culture and history. Then be wowed by architectural wonders the Temple of Hercules, Omayyad Palace and Byzantine Church in The Citadel. Head south to Madaba, “The City of Mosaics”, known for its brilliant Byzantine and Ummayad mosaic floors, the most famous being the 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem. Be sure to stop by Petra, an ancient city of tombs, temples, baths, etc. It’s also home to The Treasury, an elaborate building once thought to contain a huge treasure! In reality it’s the tomb of a ruler of the Nabatean Arabs. If you like Crusader legends, go to Karak Fort, a maze of tunnels and passages that’s a testimony to the Crusader’s architectural genius. Also, be sure to visit the gulf of Aqaba for its amazing marine wildlife, and the famous Dead Sea!
The three-star Firas Palace Hotel in Amman offers a double-room for great price. For a quick bite, grab a kebab at Shawerma Reem.