MADABA
Madaba is a bustling city that is best known for its artistic beauty. Adorned with mosaics from the Byzantine Empire, this colorful city is steeped in history. As Madaba is home to quite a small population, it has the ambiance of a large market town rather than a city.
This charm is what makes it one of the most welcoming Jordanian cities. Along with its stunning Byzantine designs, Madaba is the perfect place for Shopping and dining.
Madaba is a bustling city that is best known for its artistic beauty. Adorned with mosaics from the Byzantine Empire, this colorful city is steeped in history. As Madaba is home to quite a small population, it has the ambiance of a large market town rather than a city.
This charm is what makes it one of the most welcoming Jordanian cities. Along with its stunning Byzantine designs, Madaba is the perfect place for shopping and dining.
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT MADABA
Madaba is the perfect stopover for those who wish to journey further afield to Amman or the Dead Sea. Two to three days will allow enough time to explore the main sites and attractions and sample the city’s range of restaurants and eateries. Madaba can be visited any time of year but temperatures are more pleasant during spring and autumn, which is also a perfect time for hiking.
The easiest way to visit Madaba is by joining a tour, for example this 3-day Highlights of Jordan Tour. On this tour, you will experience the splendor of Madaba alongside other incredible bucket-list locations in Jordan like Petra, Wadi Rum and Mount Nebo.
Alternatively, if you’re traveling with companions and wish to condense the tour into a single day, exploring historic highlights at your own pace and going off-the-beaten-path, then our Jerash, Madaba & Mount Nebo Private Day Tour offers you just that.
HISTORY OF MADABA
Dating back to around 4500 years, Madaba is noted in the Bible for the notable conquest by King Sihon of Heshbon. Though very little evidence of the city’s regal past remains, there are still some churches and pathways with remnants of the Byzantine era. The mosaics that adorn these ancient buildings provided Madaba with the name ‘City of Mosaics’.
LOCATION
Nestled just 30 kilometers from Amman, Madaba is conveniently located for getting around Jordan. The Dead Sea is 30 kilometers from the center of the city, ideal for a spot of relaxation. The closest airport is Queen Alia International Airport which is a thirty-minute car journey away.