Ragadan Palace
Description:
Ragadan Palace is the main residence of the kings of Jordan. The palace was designed by Lebanese architect Saadeddin Chatella. Built in 1926, the palace outside is decorated with stone, mined south of Ma'an.
The colored glass is reminiscent of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque. Inside the palace is decorated with a tree of exceptional beauty. The construction of the palace cost 1600 Palestinian pounds.
The name of the palace comes from the Arabic word "ragad", meaning "comfortable life". In 1983, a fire destroyed the roof of the palace, after which it was restored and expanded.
The most important room of the palace is the Throne Room, which is used for major state events and the reception of credentials of ambassadors. The palace also hosts working meetings with members of foreign delegations.