Tips 1 - 4 of 4 Madaba Things to Do
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Things To Do: The Local Museum
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Nothing fancy but a must see, nevertheless. I was granted admission for free so no wonder I am a big fan! don't ask why they did not charge me!!
There is more mosiacs and local dresses and artifact found around Madaba. Don't miss the replica of King Mesha Stela. The original is in Louver. This steala is very significant because it tells a differnet story than the one in the Bible.
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Directions: It is hard give the exact direction so ask when you get there.
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Things To Do: The Archiology Park and Madaba school of Moasic
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Both are housed in the same place which used to be an old church. I paid 2 JD to get in. There is plenty of Moasics to see. very good place to visit. You'll pay 2 JD to enter.
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Directions: walk towards the Market and you'll see signs for the Archiology park, it is within a walking distance from the Mariam Hotel. see the map and ask locals
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Things To Do: St George's Church
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There was an original church at this site built in the 6th century AD. This current building built around 1896 which serves as a Greek Orthodox Church built around 1896. During this process a Mosaic Map was discovered in the floor. The map shows the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean sea. It shows Egypt, Lebanon, The Dead Sea, The Nile and Jordan River. It also shows major cities like Jerusalem. The map is simply amazing and no photo will ever do it any justice. It will be a challenge even for a skillful professional photographer.
There is a little gift shop inside the church and across the street from it. You can clime up to the bell tower where you can see a view of Madaba. A ticket will coast 1.5 JD. If you find the place crowded, don’t get in come back later. Of course during mass you won’t be able to visit and see the Map.
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Directions: From the Mariam Hotel Turn left and walk 10 minutes and you'll see the church. see the map
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Things To Do: Mt Nebo
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This is the place supposedly where Moses saw the Promised Land, died and was buried. The view is spectacular, where you can see the Holy Land. The earliest building dating back to the 4th century was a temple, and then @ the 6th century a church was built. The current building is the basement of that church covered by a modern day roof to protect it from the elements. There is very nice collection of Mosaic inside the church.
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