What to do in Madaba Governorate

The Western Wall, also known as the Al-Buraq Wall, the Kotel or the Wailing Wall, has been a site of pilgrimage for Jews and Muslims for centuries. Its towering sandstone blocks are stuffed with paper prayers. Watch as men, women and children gather here to recite scriptures and touch the ancient stone.

Mount Nebo is a significant religious site that overlooks the Holy Lands and southern Jordan. It is described in the Bible as the vantage point from which Moses first laid eyes on the Promised Land of Israel and is said to be the prophet’s final resting place. The summit is a popular destination for both Christians and Muslims, and for travelers with an interest in history.

The Dead Sea Panoramic Complex consists of a museum and a restaurant with stunning views of the water. Among its highlights is the cliff top viewing platform that actually stands at sea level, with the Dead Sea far below. Enjoy the spectacular vista of this exceptional basin of water, with the Judaean Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop on the horizon.

Madaba Archaeological Park showcases a series of ancient mosaic floors that once adorned important buildings from the Byzantine and Muslim eras. Having been hidden under a row of private dwellings, most ruins were not unearthed until a few decades ago. Excavation work is still ongoing, but you can now visit the site and admire the treasures.

Admire an invaluable piece of history in the Basilica of Saint George. The ancient mosaic map housed in here is famous all over the world and has incredible religious significance.