Tuesday, 17 March 2015

JORDAN - Madaba

JORDAN - Madaba


Madaba is located 30 kilometres southwest of the capital Amman. 

The famous St. George's Greek Orthodox Church is in Madaba. The church was built in 1896 A.D.

Entrance Fee: 
* Adult : JOD 1
* Child under 12 years old : Free

Opening hours:
* 8am-5pm Sat-Thu (Nov-Mar)
* 8am-6pm Sat-Thu (Apr-Oct)
* 9.30am-5pm Fri (year-round)


In front of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Madaba :

Inside of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Madaba :






The 6th Century Mosaic Map at the floor of St. George’s Church:

The mosaic was constructed 560 A.D. & once contained more than 2 million pieces.
The mosaic was a detailed map of Jerusalem as it appeared at the height of the Byzantine period.


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