Things to do in Jordan, Jordan: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

June 29, 2021 Alida England

Jordan (/ˈdʒɔːrdən/; Arabic: الْأُرْدُنّ‎ Al-‘Urdunn [al.ʔur.dunn]), officially The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية‎ Al-Mamlakah Al-Urdunnīyah Al-Hāshimīyah), is a sovereign Arab state in western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north, Israel and Palestine to the west. The Dead Sea lies along its western borders and the country has a small shoreline on the Red Sea in its extreme south-west, but is otherwise landlocked. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most populous city as well as the country's economic, political and cultural centre.
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1. St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church

Prs. Haya St., Madaba 17110 Jordan +962 7 7724 8491
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4.5 based on 447 reviews

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church

On December 7, 1967 the Vatican recognized the historic Catholic Church in Madaba, belonging to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, as a Shrine of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and urged visitors and pilgrims to visit this sacred site.

Reviewed By 119rodf

A lovely church with its tunnels ( watch your head) and viewing tower. Well worth a visit and the nominal entrance fee.

2. Memorial Church of Moses

Al-Quds St. Mt Nebo, Madaba 17110 Jordan +962 7 7654 2056
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Memorial Church of Moses

Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States

The Moses Memorial Church holds a commanding position at the top of Mount Nebo. It was here that God showed Moses the Promised Land. Pilgrims have been visiting this site for centuries. The present church dates to an original 6th century Byzantine Basilica whose foundations were a smaller 4th century church. In 1976, archaeologists made an astonishing discovery of what may be the best early Christian mosaic in Jordan, if not the world: a cruciform baptismal basin and a 16 x 16 ft mosaic dating to 531 AD. The mosaic is stunning! There are mosaics at other Jordan sites, but if you have time to visit only one, Mount Nebo is the best.

3. Church of the Apostles

Al-Nuzha St Town Centre, Madaba 17110 Jordan http://madaba.phpbag.com/content/apostles-church
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4.0 based on 155 reviews

Church of the Apostles

Reviewed By SLWS5775 - Jerusalem, Israel

This mosaic is a must see. It's a distance from the archaeological park, which is just up the hill, above it. There is a platform from which one can take pictures of the floor, which is extensive. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by the number of mosaics in Medaba, but this is surely one of the largest and one of the most unique. The man looking after it was kind and personable.

4. The Church of Saint George

K. Talal St., Madaba 17110 Jordan
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4.0 based on 552 reviews

The Church of Saint George

Reviewed By MargaretBenefiel - Washington DC, United States

Amazing huge mosaic map of the Holy Land from the 6th century on the floor of the church. Plus many other mosaics, ancient and modern.

5. Church of St Cosmas and Damianos - Jerash

Jerash, Jerash 26173 Jordan
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Church of St Cosmas and Damianos - Jerash

Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland

This is one of 15 churches that lie among the ruins of Jerash built after Constantine became Emperor of Rome in 324 and pagan monuments began to be abandoned and pilfered for materials to build churches. This church is famed for its amazingly well preserved mosaics best seen from above as you lean on the wall behind the Temple of Artemis. Commissioned in 533 the church is largely ruined and is totally open to the elements and to the visitor gazing down from the supporting wall. The mosaics are clear as day and you can clearly make out the figures and animals therein. A lovely site, one well worth building in to your visit of Jerash Ruins.

6. Tell Mar Elias

Tell Elias, Ajlun 26810 Jordan
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3.5 based on 8 reviews

Tell Mar Elias

7. Mary of Nazareth Church

Princesse Alia Street, Amman Jordan +962 6 592 0740
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

8. Aqaba Church

Ar-Rashid St, Aqaba 77110 Jordan
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3.0 based on 2 reviews

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