The Roam Theatre, Citadel, Nymphaeum reflect the rich cultural and historical past of the city of Amman. However a trip to the country is incomplete without a visit to places like Jerash, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Umm Quais, Wadi Rum, all of which is located outside the city and is easily accessible by booking a day trip. Jerash is one of the most ancient cities in Amman and a trip to this place will transport visitors to the old Roman era with its paved boulevards, impressive columns and structures. Moyunt Nebo is where Moses is fabled to have seen a vision of the Promised Land. The place offers panoramic views of ancient places like Jericho, Judah and boasts of a Franciscan monastery with mosaics and ancient relics. Madaba is often dubbed as the ‘city of Mosaics’ and boasts of an elaborate mosaic of the Holy Land. Local guides here keep visitors enthralled with biblical tales that lend the place a different atmosphere and transports visitors to a different time. A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra is a must for every visitor to Amman. Roughly 3 hours from the capital, Petra is an ancient city that has often been filmed umpteen times on celluloid. A walking tour arranged by locals will give visitors a glimpse of the city rich past. The protected region of Wadi Rum which is essentially a large area of spectacular gorges, rock formations and canyons is again a must-do for tourists who would be regaled with stories of TE Lawrence who had fought alongside Bedouins during World War I.