La Storia Tourism Complex
La Storia Tourism Complex

La Storia Tourism Complex

Mount Nebo, Madaba

The basics

Situated on the road between Mt. Nebo and Madaba, La Storia Tourism Complex is usually visited with nearby historic attractions. The museum is also known for its on-site gift shop, which sells everything from handmade mosaics, Bedouin jewelry, and furniture to Dead Sea products and shawls. Private and small-group tours departing from either Amman or the Dead Sea stop at La Storia alongside the ancient hilltop palace of Mukawir, where Christians believe John the Baptist was executed.

Show all
View all 2 experiences
View all 2 experiences

Things to know before you go

  • The museum has a restaurant on the upstairs floor that serves traditional Jordanian food from the region and hot tea and snacks.

  • Informative panels in both Arabic and English explain each scene alongside the dioramas. But visiting with a local guide is still recommended to give additional context, particularly for the Bedouin displays.

  • La Storia attempts to break the world record for the largest mosaic mural. A special section of the museum displays what could turn out to be the largest mosaic mural in the world, set to measure 98 feet (30 meters) long and 20 feet (6 meters) tall.

  • The kitschy life-sized dioramas—with their quizzical expressions and messy hair, standing against three-dimensional backdrops—are a hit with kids. Expect to see family-friendly biblical scenes from the surrounding areas, from Noah’s Ark to the parting of the Red Sea.

Show all

How to get there

La Storia Tourism Complex is located along the road connecting Mt. Nebo and the ancient city of Madaba, known for its historic murals. It is just a 10-15-minute drive from the city along Al-Quds Street. Mt. Nebo sits just another three minutes up Al-Quds Street by car. The museum can easily be reached from Amman in under an hour, making it an easy day trip for visitors with private transportation or those joining a guided excursion.

Show all

When to get there

The museum is open every day from 9am until 5pm. If you’re planning on visiting Mt. Nebo or any other sites of religious significance in the area, it’s wise to avoid coming in the summer when the pounding sun can make outdoor sightseeing unpleasant. Alternatively, visit Mt. Nebo when it opens at 8am to beat the heat and hit La Storia on your way back into Madaba.

Show all

Visualizing the Holy Land: the Madaba Mosaic Map

Madaba is synonymous with two other “M” words: maps and mosaics. This historic city in central Jordan is home to a famous 6th-century Byzantine-era map depicting recognizable Holy Land sites stretching from Egypt to Lebanon. Visitors can see the Madaba Mosaic Map within the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Discovered only in 1884, the map is far from immaculate (much is chipped away), but it’s still a remarkable picture of the ancient Middle East.

Show all
EN
fe6718b9-34be-4400-9c0b-fd9dc08bb18f
attraction_detail_overview

More Tours in Madaba