Discover the Rich Heritage of the Umayyad House

Getting There

• Walking

  Start your journey at the Mafraq city center, located around the main square. From the square, head east on Al-Hussein Street. Continue straight for about 1 kilometer until you reach the junction with Al-Tal Street. Turn left onto Al-Tal Street and walk for another 500 meters. You will see a bus station on your right; cross the street and continue walking straight. After about 400 meters, you will reach the intersection with King Abdullah II Street. Turn right and walk for 300 meters. Umayyad House will be on your left side. Look for the historical landmark signs to guide you.

• Public Bus

  From the Mafraq city center, find the nearest bus stop for public buses heading towards Amman. Board a bus that has 'Amman' written on it. The ride will take approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the bus station in Amman, exit the bus and look for signs directing you to the Umayyad House, located not far from the station. It is advisable to follow the local maps or ask locals for precise walking directions to the Umayyad House, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from the station.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start at the Mafraq city center and head east on Al-Hussein Street. Continue onto Al-Tal Street for about 1.5 kilometers. From there, turn right onto King Abdullah II Street and cycle straight for about 400 meters. Umayyad House will be on your left. The ride should take around 15-20 minutes, depending on your speed.