Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Sameh al Farah St)
For an unusual present, take back a selection of spices or freshly
ground coffee beans from this aromatic grocers, opposite the Housing Bank.
Madaba Studio & Lab
( 3245932; Talal St; 8am-8.30pm)
Has memory cards and batteries. It's near the
Moab Land Hotel.
ELECTRONICS
Information
Collect a brochure called
Madaba and Mount Nebo,
summarising Madaba's attractions,
from the visitor centre. Other good Jordan Tourist Board brochures include
Madaba Mo-
saic Map
and
Mount Nebo
.
The American Center of Oriental Research publishes the definitive
Madaba: Cultural
Heritage
(around JD20). More portable is the
Mosaic Map of Madaba
by Herbert Donner
(JD10), with a fold-out reproduction of the map and detailed text. Also recommended is
the pocket-sized
Madaba, Mt Nebo
published by Al-Kutba (JD3).
The bookshop opposite the Burnt Palace sells a range of international newspapers.
Arab Bank
(Sameh al Farah St)
Accepts Visa and MasterCard, and has an ATM.
Bank of Jordan
(Sameh al Farah St & King Abdullah Sts)
Changes cash and travellers
cheques.
Housing Bank
(Sameh al Farah St)
Accepts Visa; has an ATM.
Jordan National Bank
(cnr King Abdullah & Talal Sts)
Changes cash and travellers
cheques.
Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
Offline map
Google map
( /fax 3252687;
www.tourism.jo
)
Has an office above the Burnt Palace for specialised information about
Madaba's preservation efforts.
Post office
(Sameh al Farah St; 8am-5pm)
Long-distance telephone calls can be made
from here.
Tour.Dot Internet
(Talal St; per hr 500 fils; 9am-2am)
Tourist Police Office
( 191; Talal St; 24hr)
Just north of St George's Church and
in the visitors centre.
