The Middle East country Jordan, often associated with heritage and Bedouin culture, is also blessed with diverse landscapes, historical landmarks, vibrant urban life, and rich cultural marvels. It has now emerged as an ideal destination for families seeking a memorable vacation experience.
With an array of activities and attractions, Jordan caters to a wide range of interests. Whether it's exploring the ancient wonders of Petra, camping amid the stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum, snorkelling in the Red Sea, experiencing the buoyancy of the Dead Sea, tackling mountain trails in Wadi Mujib or simply indulging in shopping and entertainment, Jordan offers a comprehensive horizon for visitors to enjoy.
The country is blessed with a fantastic climate all year round, with guaranteed sunshine for eight months of the year. Autumn and spring are especially pleasant. Some of the destinations are mentioned below:
The Jordan Archaeological Museum: Located at the Citadel, this museum showcases an excellent collection of antiquities ranging from prehistoric times to the 15th century.
Jordan Folklore Museum (PHOTO: Jordan Tourism Board)
The Jordan Folklore Museum: At the end of the Roman Theatre stage in the Coliseum, this museum displays the traditional costumes of Jordan’s citizens. Displayed here is lovely embroidery, beautiful antique jewellery, domestic utensils, and a collection of mosaics from churches in Jordan.
Jordan Museum of Popular Traditions: This museum displays the traditional costumes of Jordan’s people, including lovely embroidery and beautiful antique jewellery. It also houses a collection of mosaics from Madaba and several Byzantine churches. It is located at the end of the Roman Theatre.
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts: This gallery hosts a superb collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, and ceramics by contemporary Jordanian and international artists. It aims to encourage cultural diversity and promote art from the Islamic and developing world.
Martyr’s Memorial: This monumental building, located at Sports City, houses a chronological display of military history and memorabilia starting from the Great Arab Revolt of 1916 to the present day.
The Hejaz Railway: The Hejaz Railway is considered to be one of the heritage milestones in the modern history of Jordan for its connection to the Great Arab Revolt. In addition to that, one of the Hejaz Railway buildings located in Ma’an city has had the honour of being the official headquarters of the late King Abdullah I. Further, the railway was honoured for one of its trains being used for his Majesty’s trip from Ma’an city to Amman.
Downtown Amman: An area alive with diversity and character, with its colours, aromas, and crowds of people, the Balad is a place to experience true Amman. The Citadel is a good place to begin your tour of the archaeological sites of the city. From there, you can visit the Roman Theatre, various museums, long-standing shops selling souvenirs and antiques, and several local cafes and restaurants.
