Amman.
The capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley,
In the commercial heart of the city, ultra-modern buildings,
hotels, smart
restaurants,
art galleries and boutiques rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops
and tiny artisans' workshops. Everywhere there is evidence of the
city's much
older past - See more at: http://uk.visitjordan.com/Wheretogo/Amman.aspx#sthash.3TpzuaAi.dpuf
Due
to the city's modern-day prosperity and temperate climate, almost
half of Jordan's population is concentrated in the Amman area. The
residential suburbs consist of mainly tree-lined streets and avenues
flanked by elegant, almost uniformly white houses in accordance with a
municipal law, which states that all buildings must be faced with local
stone - See more at:
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Due to the city's modern-day prosperity and temperate climate, almost half of Jordan's population is concentrated in the Amman area. The residential suburbs consist of mainly tree-lined streets and avenues flanked by elegant, almost uniformly white houses in accordance with a municipal law, which states that all buildings must be faced with local stone.
Petra:
The
giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have nothing
in common with modern civilization, and ask nothing of it except to be
appreciated at their true value - as one of the greatest wonders ever
wrought by Nature and Man - See more at:
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The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have nothing in common with modern civilization, and ask nothing of it except to be appreciated at their true value - as one of the greatest wonders ever wrought by Nature and Man
THE DEAD SEA:
Without
a doubt the world's most amazing place, the Jordan Rift Valley is a
dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m
(1,312 ft.) below sea level - See more at:
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Without a doubt the world's most amazing place, the Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m (1,312 ft.) below sea level.
The
lowest point on the face of the earth, this vast stretch of water
receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan. Once
the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere
to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of
salts and minerals that supply industry, agriculture and medicine with
some of its finest products - See more at:
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The lowest point on the face of the earth, this vast stretch of water receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan. Once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals that supply industry, agriculture and medicine with some of its finest products.
WADI RUM:
This
is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its
destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the
imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence
as “vast, echoing and God-like - See more at: http://uk.visitjordan.com/Wheretogo/Wadirum.aspx#sthash.dSDF999b.dpuf
This is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and God-like .
A
maze of monolithic rockscapes rise up from the desert floor
to heights of
1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious
mountaineers. Hikers can
enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces and
explore the canyons
and water holes to discover 4000-year-old rock drawings and
the many other
spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store -
See more at:
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A maze of monolithic rockscapes rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. Hikers can enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces and explore the canyons and water holes to discover 4000-year-old rock drawings and the many other spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store.
Bethany Beyond the Jordan
The site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized, has long been known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40) and from the Byzantine and medieval texts
The
site has now been identified on the east bank of the Jordan River, in
the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and is being systematically
surveyed, excavated, restored, and prepared to receive pilgrims and
visitors. Bethany Beyond the Jordan is located half an hour by car
from Amman - See more at:
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The site has now been identified on the east bank of the Jordan River, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and is being systematically surveyed, excavated, restored, and prepared to receive pilgrims and visitors. Bethany Beyond the Jordan is located half an hour by car from Amman.
Jerash:
A close second to Petra on the list of favourite destinations in Jordan is the ancient city of Jerash, which boasts an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years.
The
site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany Beyond the Jordan,
where Jesus was baptized, has long been known from the Bible (John 1:28
and 10:40) and from the Byzantine and medieval texts - See more at:
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The city's golden age came under Roman rule, during which time it was known as Gerasa, and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates.
Ajlun:
The
marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military
architecture have given northern Jordan two of the most important
ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East: the
sprawling pine forests of the Ajlun-Dibbine area, and the towering
Ayyubid castle at Ajlun, which helped defeat the Crusaders eight
centuries ago. - See more at:
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The marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given northern Jordan two of the most important ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East: the sprawling pine forests of the Ajlun-Dibbine area, and the towering Ayyubid castle at Ajlun, which helped defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago.
The
original castle had four towers, arrow slits incorporated into the
thick walls, and was surrounded by a moat averaging 16m in width and up
to 15m deep - See more at:
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The original castle had four towers, arrow slits incorporated into the thick walls, and was surrounded by a moat averaging 16m in width and up to 15m deep.
Aqaba:
With its wealth of other attractions, Jordan's splendid Red Sea resort is often overlooked by modern-day visitors. But apart from being a delightful place for discerning holidaymakers, this is actually a great base from which to explore various places of interest in southern Jordan,
There are several dive centres in Aqaba. All offer well-maintained diving equipment, professional instructors, and transport by boat to a variety of dive sites.
Aqaba International Airport is situated just 20 minutes from the town centre and services regular flights from Amman as well as from several European cities. From the town centre, the borders of Israel, Egypt's Sinai and Saudi Arabia are no more than a 30-minute drive.
There
are several dive centres in Aqaba. All offer well-maintained diving
equipment, professional instructors, and transport by boat to a
variety of dive sites - See more at:
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Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Amman,
the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique
blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the
desert and the fertile Jordan Valley - See more at:
http://uk.visitjordan.com/Wheretogo/Amman.aspx#sthash.Blho73fq.dpuf