Jordan’s City of Mosaics

Welcome to Madaba

Discover a Jordanian governorate where ancient mosaics, sacred landmarks, warm traditions, and beautiful heritage come together in one unforgettable place.

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Discover Madaba

A simple introduction to the history, culture, and beauty of Madaba Governorate.

Madaba is one of Jordan’s most famous heritage destinations. It is known as the City of Mosaics because of its remarkable Byzantine and Umayyad mosaic art. The city combines historical sites, religious landmarks, traditional crafts, and welcoming local culture.

One of Madaba’s most important treasures is the Madaba Mosaic Map, located in Saint George Church. This ancient mosaic map represents the Holy Land and is one of the city’s most famous archaeological symbols.

Madaba is also close to Mount Nebo, a significant heritage and religious site with beautiful views over the surrounding landscape. Together, these places make Madaba a unique destination for visitors interested in history, art, and culture.

Why Madaba Is Special

Madaba is not only a historical city; it is a living place full of identity and tradition.

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Mosaic Art

Madaba is famous for detailed mosaic floors and artworks that reflect ancient creativity.

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Religious Heritage

The city includes important churches and nearby sacred landmarks visited by many travelers.

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Local Culture

Visitors can experience traditional crafts, food, hospitality, and Jordanian community life.

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Beautiful Views

Madaba and its surroundings offer calm landscapes, heritage routes, and scenic viewpoints.

Landmarks to Visit

Move your mouse over each landmark to view its image and description.

Visitor Center

Madaba Visitor Center

The Visitor Center introduces tourists to Madaba’s history, main attractions, and heritage routes.

Archaeological Park

Madaba Archaeological Park

The Archaeological Park preserves important remains and mosaics that reflect Madaba’s ancient history.

Saint George Church

Saint George Church

Saint George Church is home to the famous Madaba Mosaic Map, one of the city’s most important treasures.

Burnt Palace

Burnt Palace

The Burnt Palace is one of Madaba’s archaeological sites that shows parts of the city’s historical layers.

Mosaic Institute

Mosaic Institute

The Mosaic Institute helps preserve the art of mosaic-making and teaches traditional restoration skills.

Issues & Suggested Solutions

This section highlights some general challenges in tourist and heritage sites, with simple suggested solutions.

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Lack of Directional Signs

Problem: There are not enough clear signs guiding visitors to facilities and services.

Solution: Install clear directional signs that guide visitors to facilities, services, and important areas.

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Weak Tourism Attraction

Problem: Some sites need stronger promotion to attract more visitors and support local tourism.

Solution: Organize events, cultural activities, and promotional campaigns to encourage tourism.

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Limited Accessibility Facilities

Problem: There are not enough facilities and paths designed for people with disabilities.

Solution: Prepare accessible paths, entrances, and facilities to make the sites easier to visit for everyone.

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Lack of Informational Boards

Problem: Some tourist sites and markets need more guiding and informational boards.

Solution: Add more informational boards in heritage sites, streets, and tourist markets.

About Us

Meet the team behind this project and discover what this website offers.

Who We Are

We are a team of students from the University of Jordan who are passionate about showing the world the beauty of Madaba Governorate up close. Through this website, we want visitors to explore Madaba’s history, heritage, landmarks, and unique cultural identity in a simple and attractive way.

What You'll Find

  • Information about Madaba’s history and cultural heritage.
  • A simple introduction to Madaba’s famous mosaics and archaeological value.
  • Details about important landmarks such as Saint George Church and Burnt Palace.
  • A heritage-inspired design that reflects Madaba’s traditional colors and identity.
  • An easy way for visitors to learn why Madaba is one of Jordan’s most special destinations.

Team Members

Dr. Lama'a Al-Orainat

Supervisor of the field trip and supporter of experiential learning and trail design.

Dr. Aseel Ajlouni

Supervisor of the field trip and supporter of technology, experiential learning, and trail design.

Tareq Alkafaween

A student with experience in event management who helped organize the trip movements and support smooth coordination.

Ahmad Al Zghoul

A Tourism Management student who helped plan the itinerary, organize transportation, and guide participants through tourist and archaeological sites.

Diana Haddad

A Tourism Management student who contributed to photography and video production by documenting spontaneous moments and visual details.

Marah Alnajjar

A Tourism Management student who contributed to photography and video editing, focusing on historical sites, people, and traditional crafts.

Tatyana Lvova

An Archaeology student who participated as a guide at Saint George Church and reflected on Madaba’s historical value and preservation needs.

Tala Qutaineh

An Event Management student who helped collect student opinions and personal experiences, while also contributing to photography.

Layan Abed

A Tourism Management student who contributed as a tour guide, photographed tourist sites, edited tourism videos, and researched attraction information.

Ali Al-Bawadi

A Tourism Management student who worked as a tour guide and helped highlight the historical and cultural value of Madaba’s archaeological sites.

Nagam Nammas

A Tourism Management student who contributed to QR code creation and gained experience in tour guiding, teamwork, and mosaic activities.

Meryana Alsaadi

An Event Management student who contributed to coordination, writing challenges and solutions, and collecting student assignments.

Yousef Albalawneh

A Heritage Resources Management student who gathered information about archaeological sites and focused on practical learning during the trip.

Hala Braik

A Tourism Management student who contributed to photography and collected students’ personal opinions about the trip.

Taghred Elhawwari

A Tourism Management student who worked as a guide and spoke about the Church of the Apostles, reflecting on the artistic and educational value of the visit.

Zain Alhajahjah

A Tourism Management student who participated as a tour guide at the Church of the Apostles and developed communication and teamwork skills.

Hala Saleh

A Tourism Management student who acted as an English-speaking tour guide and helped present Madaba’s history interactively.

Dania Safadi

A Heritage Resources Management student who gathered information about the Map Church, Martyrs’ Church, Burnt Palace, and Virgin Mary Church.

Nadeen Saleh

An Event Management student who documented the tourist area through video and reflected on ways to improve the visitor experience.

Mohammed Al Hawamdeh

An Event Management student who created an illustrative map of the visited places and helped connect event planning with tourism development.

Sura Al-Nuaimat

An Event Management student who reported on markets, restaurants, tourist facilities, and ideas for visitor activities and events.

Heba Al-Jarrah

An Event Management student who researched places along the route and helped tell the story of the trip and its heritage value.