AMMAN. Jordan’s nerve centre, the capital of the country stands out for its historical and artistic heritage. Its old town preserves vestiges of the ancient Greek Philadelphia and buildings from the Roman era, such as the theatre, the forum and the temple of Hercules. On one of its hills stands a citadel, where you can visit the remains of an Umayyad palace, a small but excellent museum and a Byzantine church.
JERASH. The ancient Gerasa is one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world and, in its splendour, it was home to more than 30,000 inhabitants. A must for lovers of history and archaeology.
MADABA. “The capital of mosaics”, where you can admire beautiful Byzantine mosaics that are 1,400 years old. This type of decoration covers the floor of several churches, the local archaeological museum and some private homes. In the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, a huge mosaic reproduces a map of Palestine, the first cartographic reference of the Holy Land.
MOUNT NEBO. This is the place from which Moses saw the Promised Land and where he is believed to have been buried: the most venerated holy place in Jordan, a centre of worship for Muslims, Jews and Christians. The best part of the visit is the views over the Jordan Valley and the West Bank, and the mosaics that cover the memorial church.
DEAD SEA. The therapeutic properties of the waters of the Dead Sea have been known since ancient times. Added to this is the attraction of the geographical location in which it is located: in the lowest place on the planet, more than 400 metres below sea level, and in the space where some of the mythical biblical cities, such as Sodom and Gomorrah, would have been built.
KARAK. It is one of the best preserved castles from the Crusader era in the Middle East. The visit is usually a stop on the way to Petra and after discovering the Dead Sea. The mythical war scene of the siege of Saladin during the Second Crusade in the 12th century allows you to walk through underground passages and corridors that intensely evoke a fascinating historical moment.
PETRA. It is Jordan’s most precious jewel, one of the wonders of the ancient world and the simple reason why the trip to Jordan is already worth it. At least once in your life you have to visit it. Dazzling and opulent in its heyday two thousand years ago, a city lost for centuries to the Western world. Its perfect combination of prodigious architecture carved into the rock and stunning natural surroundings will continue to enchant any restless traveler for centuries.
WADI RUM. Without a doubt, the most spectacular and intact desert landscape in the Middle East. The scene of the war epic of the Arab Revolution that pitted the Bedouin tribes against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The myth of T. E Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia and played by Peter O’Toole in the famous film by David Lean, adds intangible value to the area.
