Dar Al Saraya

Madaba


Built in the late 19th century as the administrative centre of the Ottomans, this grand old building was subsequently used as the headquarters of the British administration in 1922. It's been well restored and there are plans for it to become a restaurant. In the meantime, the adjacent hillside plaza makes a good place to catch the breeze.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Madaba attractions

2. Madaba Museum

0.09 MILES

Housed in several old Madaba residences, this museum features a 6th-century mosaic depicting a naked satyr; a saucy (and partly damaged) mosaic of Ariadne…

4. Archaeological Park II

0.13 MILES

Walkways lead around the ruins of this late-6th-century luxury private mansion, destroyed by fire and earthquake around 749. The walkways offer a good…

6. St George’s Church & Mosaic Map

0.17 MILES

This rather modest 19th-century Greek Orthodox church houses a treasure of early Christianity. Imagine the excitement in 1884 when Christian builders came…

7. Visitors Centre

0.21 MILES

This helpful interpretative centre makes a good starting point for visiting the highlights of Madaba. It's worth a visit in its own right, as it's housed…

8. Church of the Apostles

0.23 MILES

This insignificant-looking church contains a remarkable mosaic dedicated to the Twelve Apostles. The embroidery-like mosaic was created in AD 568 and is…