Things to see in Jordan

136 places worth seeing in Jordan on an illustrated map: Umm ar-Rasas, Mount Nebo, Al Khazneh, King Abdullah I Mosque and Amman Citadel, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Umm ar-Rasas A UNESCO World Heritage Site which contains ruins from the Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim civilizations. The majority of the site has no
  2. Mount Nebo See Israel from a unique angle, the same angle Moses saw it from before dying, according to the Bible.
  3. Al Khazneh Upon exiting the Siq, visitors can view this jaw-dropping grandeur. Be sure to note the urn atop the Treasury structure, it has been rumored
  4. King Abdullah I Mosque Impressive new mosque, with a church opposite. Together, they give an interesting view.
  5. Amman Citadel A national historic site at the center of downtown Amman. Its history represents significant civilizations that stretched across continents
  6. Ad Deir The largest carved monument in Petra, dates back to the 1st century AD. The interior, like that of the Treasury, is underwhelming in compari
  7. Siq The entrance to Petra is a long, winding sandstone canyon (about 2 km). There are minor carvings spotted here and there throughout the Siq,
  8. Roman Theatre of Amman Built during the reign of Antonius Pius, 138-161AD, this impressive theater could seat up to 6,000 people. Next to it are a folklore museum
  9. The Jordan Museum This is a modern and well-preserved museum. Many of the artifacts from the citadel have been moved here. A great summary of Jordan's history
  10. Azraq Wetland Reserve Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) facility that shows you how they are working to preserve the wetlands. You can follow th
  11. Temple of Hercules Roman period remains.
  12. Jordan Archaeological Museum The museum hosts a small but interesting collection of antiquities from all over Jordan. Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls which used to be
  13. Temple of Artemis Impressive temple ruins dedicated to the patron goddess of the city.
  14. Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Situated in two separate buildings and in between a (open to the) public park of sculptures, it is showing international, contemporary art w
  15. Tell Mar Elias The site of two very old churches and the reputed area where the prophet Elijah was born.
  16. Aqaba Church The oldest purpose-built Christian church in history. A posted sign (viewed in the right angle) gives a little bit of information on the chu
  17. Ajloun Forest Reserve A 13-km² protected forest run by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. The reserve features multiple hiking trails of varying le
  18. Nymphaeum A partly-preserved Roman fountain.
  19. Umayyad Palace In the northern portion of the Citadel, it offers a great view of Amman.
  20. Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth Small ethnological located at the lowest land point on earth.
  21. Cave of the Seven Sleepers These caverns are part of a Byzantine necropolis 10 km east of city centre. In legend they contained the Seven Sleepers, persecuted true bel
  22. Al Maghtas Archaeological site.
  23. Royal Automobile Museum A collection of cars, from the 100-year-old royal dynasty vehicles, to modern sports cars, to the Rover from the movie The Martian.
  24. Museum of Jordanian Heritage Yarmouk University campus - considered by many the finest archeological museum in the country, designed in partnership with the German gover
  25. Mesha Stele Stele set up around 840 BCE by King Mesha of Moab.
  26. Irbid Archaeological Museum
  27. High Place of Sacrifice The site at the top of the mountain contains elaborate rock altars used for sacrifices. From the High Place, one can view much of Petra from
  28. Amman International Stadium Stadium in Jordan.
  29. Machaerus Hilltop palace in Jordan.
  30. Ayn Ghazal Archaeological site in Jordan.
  31. Dana Biosphere Reserve Biosphere reserve.
  32. Jabal Umm ad Dami Mountain in Jordan.
  33. Aqaba Marine Reserve Marine park in Jordan.
  34. Allenby Bridge International border crossings between Jordan and occupied Palestine.
  35. 'Ain Ghazal Statues Early neolithic plaster statues found in the 1980s at Ain Ghazal in Jordan.
  36. Mount Hor Mountain mentioned in the Bible.
  37. King Abdullah Stadium Stadium in Amman, Jordan.
  38. Tomb of Aaron Supposed burial place of Aaron, the brother of Moses.
  39. Capitolias Archaeological site in Jordan.
  40. King Hussain Mosque Mosque in Amman, Jordan.
  41. Beidha Archaeological site in Jordan.
  42. Prince Mohammed Stadium Multi-use stadium in Zarqa, Jordan.
  43. Abdoun Bridge Bridge in Amman, Jordan.
  44. Royal Tank Museum Tank museum in Amman, Jordan.
  45. Jabal Ram Mountain in Jordan.
  46. Al Husseini Mosque Oldest mosque in Amman, situated in the downtown area on Talal Street.
  47. Arch of Hadrian Triumphal arch in Jerash, Jordan.
  48. Jebel al-Madhbah Mountain in Jordan.
  49. Odeon of Amman Ancient Roman odeon in Amman, Jordan.
  50. Jisr ed Damiye Bridge in Israel and Damia, Jordan.

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