Introduction to Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo is considered to be the most holy site in Jordan. It was from Mount Nebo that Moses viewed the holy land of Canaan and it is also believed that he was buried heard. The first church on Mount Nebo was built in the 4th century.

Mount Nebo overlooks the Dead Sea, Jordans River Valley, Jericho and the distant hills of Jerusalem. It became a place of pilgrimage for Christians. The Serpentine Cross which stands just outside the sanctuary on Mount Nebo is symbolic of the bronze serpent taken by Moses into the desert and the cross upon which Jesus was crucified.

In 2000, Pope John Paul II commemorated the start of the new millennium with a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land and he started his visit with prayers at the basilica on Mount Nebo.

Getting to Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo is just ten minutes by from “The City of Mosaics” at Madaba. Visits to Mount Nebo can be arrange as part of your tailor made itinerary to Jordan. To discuss your visit to Mount Nebo, please call on 0208 816 8789 or email us using the 'Contact Us' page and we'll get right back to you.

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