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Internationally recognized as one of the foremost art institutions in the Middle East, the National Gallery of Fine Arts in Amman is a place to go. Located in a complex of two different buildings which are connected via a pleasant sculpture park, this impressive gallery is a wonderful place to gain an appreciation of contemporary Jordanian painting, sculpture and pottery.

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Situated just along the shore, facing Red Sea, Kempinski Hotel Aqaba in Jordan is in close proximity to the business and shopping spots of Aqaba.

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Stylish and luxurious Kempinski Hotel Ishtar in Jordan is situated in tranquility and exclusive atmosphere, surrounded by gardens with lagoons and waterfalls. There is a vast private beach on the coast of Dead Sea.

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Four Seasons Hotel offers the ultimate spot for leisure and business since it is situated between a residential area and the financial center of Amman,Jordan.

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Towering majestically over the city of Amman, near King Abdullah I Mosque, Royal Amman is a five star luxury hotel with unique shape and features wonderful views of the city. As a member of the Leading Hotels of the World it offers the highest levels of comfort and luxury.

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On the border of Jordan and Israel is located one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. Some 400 m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the Earth’s surface. Without a doubt it is one of the most amazing places in the world. The major attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water – over ten times saltier than the Mediterranean Sea. No life can survive in the sea, hence the name.

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Situated on the southern shores of the Red Sea at Aqaba, this luxurious 5-star resort has a fantastic location between the mountains and the sea. Situated 10 minutes from the city centre of Aqaba, Movenpick Resort Tala Bay offers a modern design and huge range of leisure facilities. Opening in August 2009, the hotel is the perfect romantic holiday destination.

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Abu Darwish Mosque is one of the nice mosques of Amman, Jordan. It was built in 1961 on top of Jebel al-Ashrafiyeh. With unmistakable alternating layers of black and white stone, inside it can pray more than 7000 people. Non-Muslims are generally not permitted inside, but the views on the way up are good. Inside the mosque there is a small Islamic Museum.

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The ancient Nabataean city of Petra (pictured), in the southern part of the Kingdom 160 miles (257km) from Amman, is Jordan’s most famous tourist attraction. Known as the “rose red city”, it was once a fortress, carved out of craggy rocks in an area which was virtually inaccessible. The city was first settled in about 800B.C. by the Nabataean tribe from northern Arabia, the city reached the peak of its fame in the second century, under Roman rule. A succession of habitation, leadership and development followed but, as the caravan routes were slowly displaced by shipping, the city’s importance gradually dwindled; it fell into disuse and was lost to the world for over a thousand years. In 1812 it was re-discovered by the Swiss explorer, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt and is now a favourite with tourists from all over the world.

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