Cities of Jordan
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Jordan has much to offer in terms of
its extraordinary cities and towns. For those wishing to dance the night
away in the latest clubs to those who prefer an evening under the desert
starscape, the country has it all.
Al-Salt
(aka As Salt, Assalt) - This town, located West of Amman, was once
the Ottoman capital of the region and thus has much to explore architecturally.
The hillside city was passed over for Amman as the capital of the new
TransJordan state.
Amman
- The capital of modern day Jordan, this metropolitan yet laid back
city offers the ultra-modern a chance to mingle with the ancient, both
in terms of its monuments and its culture. The city has alternatively
been known as Rabbat Ammon and Philadelphia, depending on who got to
name it at the time.
The Dead
Sea - Jordan's shoreline of this spectacular natural phenomenon
should not be missed by any chance. Take a float, try to sink, and cover
your body with the Sea's amazing mud for a sink-tacular experience.
Ma'daba
- Just South of Amman is this important city known for its collections
of mosaics. Definitely worth a day trip, or a half day trip, as it is
only some 20 minutes from Amman.
Mount Nebo
- A great view and a great side trip after Madaba, this small site
honors the purported resting place of Moses and perhaps one of the most
amazing mountaintop vistas in the country.
Petra
& Wadi Musa - Some two hours distance South of Amman is Jordan's
most famous and spectacular site. This ancient city carved out of the
face of its surrounding mountains has mystified and excited people for
thousands of years.
Wadi Rum
- For those who want to experience the true feeling of the desert, an
overnight trip to Wadi Rum is imperative. You won't ever see so many
stars or hear so much nothingness almost anywhere else on the planet.
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