Holy Sites in Jordan
Places located in Jordan that are of direct significance to biblical history and Christian pilgrimage.
Baptism Site - Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Where Jesus was baptised
Officially recognised as the place of baptism of Jesus Christ by the Israeli, Palestinian Authority and Vatican, and site contains the remains of ancient churches and pools where early Christian pilgrimage once took place.
Features:
- -Archaeological excavations of first Byzantine churches
- -Historical first baptisms of the earliest Christians
- -Annual church ceremonies
Petra - The Rose-Red City
Ancient capital harboring centuries
The ancient city of Petra, although not a biblical site, is considered the crown jewel of Jordan, mentioned in the Old Testament. The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) stands as an iconic monument carved from the rock.
Features:
- -The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
- -The Monastery "Deir al-Bahari"
- -The Old Testament history of the Edomites
Madaba - The Mosaic City
A map of the Holy Land in stone
Madaba is famous for its unique collection of ancient mosaic maps of the Holy Land, depicted in the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George, dating to the 6th century.
Features:
- -Walking tours of the city with ancient churches
- -The oldest map of Palestine and Jerusalem
- -Center for Archaeological
Dead Sea
Healing waters and biblical silence
Mentioned in the texts of Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Qumran. The Dead Sea also symbolizes purification and peace. Here you can not only relax and enjoy saltwater treatment.
Features:
- -The lowest point on Earth
- -Healing mud and salts
- -Hotels with a view of fishing
Mount Nebo
See where Moses saw
According to the Bible, it was from this mountain that Moses saw the Promised Land before his death. Today there is a monument to Moses and Jerusalem can be seen from here.
Features:
- -Church of Siyagha, The Dead Sea and even Jerusalem
- -Bronze cross "Moses Serpent"
- -Byzantine church and mosaics
Pilgrimage Sites in the Holy Land
Places included in pilgrimage routes in the Holy Land territory of Israel and Palestine) that can be part of combined tours.
Mount of Olives
Where Jesus wept and concluded
Witness Jesus' love for Jerusalem here and ascended from here. The site offers panoramic views of the Old City of Jerusalem and large number of Christian churches.
Features:
- -Garden of Gethsemane
- -Church of All Nations
- -Panorama of Jerusalem
Church of the Nativity - Bethlehem
The Birthplace of Jesus
One of the oldest functioning churches in the world, built over the cave where Jesus Christ was born.
Features:
- -Nativity Cave
- -Eastern architecture
- -Holy Manger
Via Dolorosa
Walk the path of the Cross
Follow the path that Jesus Christ took on his way to Golgatha. Today it is a pilgrimage route through the old city of Jerusalem. The Stations of the Cross.
Features:
- -14 Stations pilgrimage
- -Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- -Muslim and Christian
Sea of Galilee
Where Jesus walked on water
This lake is associated with many biblical events - miracles, Jesus' call to his first disciples, the miraculous feeding of thousands of pilgrims.
Features:
- -Jesus' Ministry of Prayer
- Capernaum
- -Mount of the Multiplication of the bread
Nazareth
The hometown of Jesus
Holy Jesus spent his childhood. The main shrine is the Basilica of the Annunciation, built over the house of the Virgin Mary.
Features:
- -Basilica of the Annunciation
- -Joseph's Carpentry
- -Crypt Marillac