Sewar’s guidebook

Sewar
Sewar’s guidebook

vintage coffeehouse - Madaba

A vintage coffee and book shop where you can have your coffee, tea, and a cold drink
Kawon bookstore
25 Palestine St.
A vintage coffee and book shop where you can have your coffee, tea, and a cold drink

Food scene - Madaba

In the very heart and soul of Madaba, a magical 20th century house was created next to the famed church that houses the legendary mosaic map of the Holy Land. Haret Jdoudna represents an authentic village in the city of Madaba, offering everything from amazing traditional food, to entertainment, to local crafts, mosaics and souvenirs. The restaurant is a 19th century house, with historical-like rooms and floors. Its menu is absolutely exquisite, offering local mezza dishes, oven-baked delicacies, and home-made meals.
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Haret Jdoudna مطعم حارة جدودنا
King Talal Street
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In the very heart and soul of Madaba, a magical 20th century house was created next to the famed church that houses the legendary mosaic map of the Holy Land. Haret Jdoudna represents an authentic village in the city of Madaba, offering everything from amazing traditional food, to entertainment, to local crafts, mosaics and souvenirs. The restaurant is a 19th century house, with historical-like rooms and floors. Its menu is absolutely exquisite, offering local mezza dishes, oven-baked delicacies, and home-made meals.
Ayar
25 Omar Ben Al Khattab
Saint John Hotel
King Talal Street

Historical Landmarks - Madaba

The Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George hosts the mosaic map of the holy land. With two million pieces of vividly colored local stone, it depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. The church was built in 1896 AD, over the remains of a much earlier 6th century Byzantine church. The mosaic panel enclosing the Map was originally around 15.6 X 6m, 94 sq.m., only about a quarter of which is preserved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHssa5iTCAs
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Il-Knisja Ortodossa Griega ta 'San Ġorġ
30 K. Talal St.
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The Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George hosts the mosaic map of the holy land. With two million pieces of vividly colored local stone, it depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. The church was built in 1896 AD, over the remains of a much earlier 6th century Byzantine church. The mosaic panel enclosing the Map was originally around 15.6 X 6m, 94 sq.m., only about a quarter of which is preserved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHssa5iTCAs
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, a Catholic church built in the early 20th century on an ancient archaeological site. Admire the facade of the church, made from antique stones from a local house, adorned with Corinthian and Roman columns. If you descend down to the church’s vault, you can admire a functioning Moab-era well, more than 3,000 years old.
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St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
Princess Haya Street
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St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, a Catholic church built in the early 20th century on an ancient archaeological site. Admire the facade of the church, made from antique stones from a local house, adorned with Corinthian and Roman columns. If you descend down to the church’s vault, you can admire a functioning Moab-era well, more than 3,000 years old.
Al Hakaya (former La Storia) is an immersive culture center with an eatery and kids' play area where people can take an exciting journey through history to explore Jordan’s religious, historical, and cultural heritage as a strategic nexus between different civilizations from the past to the present. Musem, Restaurant, and Playground on site!
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Kompliċità turistiċa La Storia
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Al Hakaya (former La Storia) is an immersive culture center with an eatery and kids' play area where people can take an exciting journey through history to explore Jordan’s religious, historical, and cultural heritage as a strategic nexus between different civilizations from the past to the present. Musem, Restaurant, and Playground on site!

Sightseeing

Ma’in is a glorious hot spring waterfall resort situated right beside the Dead Sea. 15 minutes from the ancient city of Madaba
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Ma'in Hot Springs
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Ma’in is a glorious hot spring waterfall resort situated right beside the Dead Sea. 15 minutes from the ancient city of Madaba
Not only the lowest spot on earth at 423 meters below sea level but also the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world, it is legendary as a source of healing. 43 minutes away from Madaba.
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Dead Sea
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Not only the lowest spot on earth at 423 meters below sea level but also the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world, it is legendary as a source of healing. 43 minutes away from Madaba.