Private As-Salt Harmony Trail and Al-Maidan street tour from Amman

Built on hills, As-Salt was ruled by the Romans and Byzantines before enjoying prosperity under the Ottomans from the 1890s to the 1920s. Today, Christian and Muslim communities live here in harmony, with mosques and churches sitting side by side. Follow the Harmony Trail with a local guide and get a feel of the interreligious unique harmony and coherence within the neighborhoods of As-Salt.

Explore downtown As-Salt and start your journey by visiting the Historic Old Salt Museum, Abu Jaber House, a beautiful mansion, representing the era of prosperity in the city at the end of the 19th century. It has been converted into the historical old salt museum, showcasing the history of the golden age of the city. Proceed to Al Ain Plaza: As-Salt’s old down town surrounded by Hammam Street, Al-Eskafyeh, and Al-Khayateen stairs. Enjoy watching the locals play a game of Mangaleh while, the most famous game in As-Salt, passed down through generations.

Visit the Great Mosque, which was once the oldest mosque in As-Salt, originally constructed in the 13th century and was later rebuilt in 2007 in Al Ain Plaza. Continue to Al-Khader Orthodox Church and the shrine within are the most visited place in As-Salt. You can also choose an optional visit to the Islamic shrines of Prophet Yusha’ and Shuaib for a spiritual engaging experience. Al-Khader Church is also a place where not only Christians pray, but Muslims are welcome to pray too. Proceed to the small Mosque, the oldest standing mosque in As-Salt, built in the first quarter of the 20th century. Located at the end of Al - Hammam Street, the small mosque was built by mason Haj Suleiman Abu Al Hosson in 1905-1907 and financed solely by donations from the local community. Continue to the Roman Catholic Church and School, the first private school in As-Salt. It welcomes both Muslim and Christian students and teachers. Enjoy free time to peruse all local independent shops, walk its markets.