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JORDAN
  General information
Capital Amman
Currency Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Area 89,342 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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The Map of Jordan
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Weather and when to go
However Jordan is a small country, it has an extraordinary range of climates. During th winter months can be the weather surprisingly cold. Snow in Amman is nothing unusual (even Petra gets some fall). Also the deserts can be freezing, especially at night. The high summer lasts from July to August. The weather in these months is extremely oppressive. It contrasts with the usual mild humid weather of Jordan Valley. Climate creates an airless atmosphere. The daytime highs can reach 36°C. It is also wildly hot in the desert (including Wadi Rum), but this is a dry heat and it is easier to deal with.
The best time to travel to Jordan is during May and early June and between late September and end of October unless you like hot days. These months represents time before and after main tourist season. May, September and October are the months with very pleasant temperatures. You can still go to the Dead Sea during this time. Also you can visit Petra and Aquaba. July and August has very hot and dry climate conditions. However the nights are very pleasant in Amman during the summer months. There is nearly no rain in the summer.
Top places of interest and picks
Petra - Al-Khazneh
Treasury in the Rose City - an ancient city carved in a mountain was listed in World Heritage Site UNESCO. You can enter the city through a narrow gorge in the pink rocky mountains (canyon Siq). Petra was chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the world and it is the top Jordan´s attraction.
Petra Monastery (ad-Deir) - a monument from 1st century
Royal Tombs
Roman Theater
Madaba
Madaba - the city of mosaics. Do not miss the chance to see the unique map of the Holy Land from 6th century made from stone pieces located in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba.
Archeological Museum
Amman
Amman is a cosmopolitan city with unique historical sites and also modern areas with a new architecture.
The Citadel
The Roman Temple of Hercules
The Abu Darweesh Mosque
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Mt Nebo
The burial place of Moses - the memorial of Moses at the presumed site of the prophet´s death.
The Byzantine Church
Jerash (an ancient Gerasa)
Jerash is one of the best preserved Roman city in the Near East. The modern city of Jerash is located east of the ruins.
The Roman Oral Piazza
The Roman amphiteater
The Arch of Hadrian
Baths
Temples
The Dead Sea
The lowest elevation on the Earth´s land. The water of the Dead Sea is well known thanks to 33,7 % salinity. The area around the Dead Sea is used for its health effects.
Ajlun
The Ajlun Castle - locally called Al-Rabad Castle
The river Jordan
The place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized.
The desert Wadi Rum
The desert with monolithic rockscapes, the canyons and water holes . You can meet the Bedouin people that inhabit this area.
Umm Qais (Umm Qays)
The ruins
Dana Biosphere Reserve
The Reserve covers the area around the top of the Jordan Rift Valley and the desert lowlands of Wadi Araba
Irbid (Arbela)
The Museum of Jordanian Heritage
The Jordan Natural History Museum
Karak
Crusader castle from 12 th century
Aqaba
The city Aqaba is a coastal resort. The Red Sea is excelent for snorkelling and diving.
Marine park
The most popular holiday resorts
Aqaba - the coastal resort. You can enjoy amazing water of the Red Sea.
Trip plan
3 or 4 days
Amman
Petra
Aqab
2 or 3 days
Madaba
Mt Nebo
Dead Sea
1 or 2 days
Aqaba
Wadi Rum
2 or 3 days
Wadi Mujib gorge
Dead Sea
2 days
Jerash
Aqaba
1 or 2 days
Amman
Petra
2 or 3 days
Amman
Qasr Mushatta, Qasr al - Kharrana, Qasr at -Tuba and Qasr al - Hallabat
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