Category Archives: Attractions
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Places to visit in Jordan: The Dead Sea
Posted on April 6, 2013 by admin in Attractions, Blog.Located in the Jordan Valley and approximately 55 km southeast of Amman you can find the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. The name Dead Sea refers to the fact, that no organic life can exist to its waters due to high salinity. The lake is 75 kms long and 6 to 16 kms wide, mainly supplied by […]
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Horses, Camels and Donkeys in Petra
Posted on March 24, 2013 by admin in Attractions, Blog.When visiting Petra you have to be prepared for walking to be able to experience one of the great site in the world. For the ones who are less active, there are some possibilities to limit your efforts. First of all, the entrance ticket Petra includes a short horse ride from the Visitor Centre to […]
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Islamic Site in Jordan
Posted on March 17, 2013 by admin in Attractions, Blog.Islamic Site in Jordan: The Blessed Tree Near the town Safawi, in the area of Mafraq, east of Amman you can find The Blessed Tree. Here Prophet Mohammad met as a young boy Bahira, the Christian monk who foretold his career as prophet. The meeting happened in the shade of a tree, when Mohammad was traveling […]
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Wadi Rum Jeep Tours
Posted on March 13, 2013 by admin in Attractions, Blog.Wadi Rum desert, also known as Valley of the Moon, is one of the most popular destinations in Jordan. Located in the south of the country the protected area covers 720 square kilometers of dramatic wilderness with mountains, canyons, sand dunes and impressing scenery. Since June 2011 Wadi Rum is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, […]
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Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Amman
Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin in Attractions, Blog.If you are interested in Islamic art, the National Gallery of Fine Arts in Amman is a place to go. The gallery is run since 1980 by the Royal Society of Fine Arts, a non-profit organization. According to them the collection comprises over 2,000 works including paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations and ceramics by more than […]
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Museum Of Popular Tradition
Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin in Attractions, Blog.Located in the eastern section of the Roman Theater in Amman, this museum displays the traditional costumes of Jordanians, including embroidery and antique jewelry, as well as domestic utensils. It also houses a collection of mosaics from some Byzantine churches in Jordan. Opening hours: 8.00-16.00 in winter, 8.00-18.30 in summer Opening Days: daily except Tuesday […]
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Ajloun Forest Reserve Jordan
Posted on February 23, 2013 by admin in Attractions, Blog.Ajloun Forest Reserve At the week end we decided to visit the Ajloun Forest Reserve, about 80 kms north of Amman. We took the old Amman road, and the ride is already an experience. First passing by several garden centers, later, closer to Jerash, you find in this season vendors along the road, selling fruits […]
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Desert Castles Jordan
Posted on September 14, 2012 by admin in Attractions, Blog.Jordan Desert Castles There might be different ways to drive to Azraq, but I just remember we drove in the direction of Amman Airport, passed Al Jweideh, Abu Alanda and the industrial area of Sahab. From here just followed the signs pointing to Azraq or Iraq as destination. After visiting the highlights of Jordan, the […]
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