Mount Nebo Tourism

Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge in Madaba, Jordan, approximately 817 meters (2680 feet) above sea level. It is a significant religious site, as it is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he would never enter. The site offers panoramic views of the Holy Land and, on a clear day, you can see the Dead Sea, the West Bank, the Jordan River, and even Jerusalem. According to Jewish and Christian traditions, Moses was buried on this mountain by God Himself, and his tomb is believed to be somewhere in this region. Mount Nebo became a place of pilgrimage for early Christians from Jerusalem and a small church was built there in the 4th century to commemorate the end of Moses' life. Over time, this structure was expanded into a basilica with stunning mosaics, which remains a highlight for modern visitors. The church has since been restored and maintained by the Franciscans, and the site also features a museum and a serpentine cross sculpture created by Italian artist Giovanni Fantoni to symbolize the serpent lifted by Moses in the wilderness, as well as the cross upon which Jesus was crucified.