Time Zone |
Europe/Riga |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Amman |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the Daugava River. As the largest metropolis in the Baltic States, Riga is known for its rich history, unique architecture and cultural heritage. The city's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its well-preserved Art Nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town.
Riga is an important economic, cultural and transportation hub with an active port, university and numerous museums. Visitors can explore iconic sites such as St. Peter's Cathedral and the Blackhead Palace, and experience a unique blend of Northern and Eastern European flavors.
With four distinct seasons, mild and pleasant summers and stunning snowy winters, the city is a popular tourist destination in the Baltic region.
Madaba is an ancient city in west-central Jordan, about 30 kilometers south of the capital Amman, located in the historical hinterland of the Moabites and known as the "City of Mosaics". With a history of more than 3,000 years, the city is known as the place where Moses drew water, as recorded in the Bible, and was an important religious center during the Byzantine period. The city's most famous church, St. George's, houses the world's oldest surviving mosaic map of the Holy Land - a 6th century Byzantine map depicting Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and other areas - a treasure of medieval geographical art. Walking through Midbar, the Roman period colonnade, early Christian church ruins and Ottoman traditional houses are intertwined, strolling along the stone road of the ancient city, touching the millennium mosaic with your fingertips, as if you have traveled through time and space, and feeling the thickness and tolerance of Jordanian civilization.