Madaba Travel Guide

Madaba Overview

MadabaMadaba is a small town in central Jordan located south of the capital Amman on the King's Highway, some 10 km from Hesban. A town with a long history, Madaba is best known as the location of the 'Madaba Map', a 6th century mosaic depiction of Jerusalem and parts of the Holy Land.
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Things To See in Madaba

Madaba Map
Landmark 0.4 miles/0.6 km

The Madaba Map (also known as the Madaba Mosaic Map) is part of a floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George at Madaba, Jordan. The Madaba Map... Read more
Mount Pisgah (Bible)
Landmark 5.5 miles/8.9 km

Some translators of the biblical book of Deuteronomy translate ''Pisgah'' as a name of a mountain, usually referring to Mount Nebo. In the Bible, Moses saw the... Read more

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Hotels in Madaba

Janna Spa And Resort Madaba


Dead Sea
Salome Hotel Madaba


City Centre
The Jordan Valley Marriott Spa & Resort Madaba


South Shuneh
Mariam Hotel Madaba

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Destinations Near Madaba

Dead Sea
Waterbody 12.6 miles/20.3 km

The water in the Dead Sea is extremely salty, and has been estimated to be the saltiest major body of water in the world. Its name is derived from the fact... Read more
Amman
City 17.8 miles/28.6 km

Amman is the capital and largest city of of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Amman forms a great base for exploring the country and does, in fact, hold a few... Read more
Dead Sea
City 20.4 miles/32.8 km

The Dead Sea (, ', Sea of Salt; , ', Dead Sea) is a salt lake between the West Bank and Israel to the west, and Jordan to the east. At below sea level, its... Read more
Ein Gedi
City 30.4 miles/48.9 km

Ein Gedi (, lit. ''Kid Spring'' (as in young goat); KJV Bible Engedi) is an oasis located west of the Dead Sea, close to Masada and the caves of Qumran.... Read more

Airports Near Madaba

Queen Alia International
Large Airport 11.7 miles/18.8 km

Queen Alia International Airport (Arabic: مطار الملكة علياء الدولي; transliterated: Matar al-Malikah 'Alya' ad-Dowaly) A two terminal... Read more

Madaba Info

Population: 82,471
Hotels: 6
Type: City

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