Madaba Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
Madaba 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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Understand
Madaba is approximately 50% Christian (Greek Orthodox). Much of the traveller and pilgrim infrastructure is run by the Franciscans however.
Get in
Madaba is about a half hour from Amman. There are frequent minibuses each way. A taxi is a good option, specially if you're in a group. The cost depends on your bargain abilities but it can go from JD 8 - 12.
Get around
Madaba is a very small city, one can easily get by on foot. Although a taxi from downtown to the bus station is a good idea (about JD 0.5 - 1).
See
- Church of the Map and the Madaba Map
- Madaba Archaeological Park [1]
- Madaba Museum
Do
Buy
Very good quality and cheap rugs. There are places where you can have them made on order if you have the time to wait for them. Excellent mosaics and great Dead Sea products.
Eat
There are many little falafel and kebab places, some better than others. Ayola's is a great coffee shop that welcomes tourists. They have very good sandwiches and excellent fruit shakes. It is the place to ask for a sheesha and people watch.
Drink
Since there are a lot of Catholics in Madaba, alcohol is widely available. There are a lot of liquor shops in town.
Sleep
Good hotels in Madaba are Maryam's and the Black Iris. Great service, good prices (about JD 20 for a double with very good breakfast included), and great service from the owners. They help with guides, directions, renting cars or taxis.
Get out
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