Tourist Movement Patterns and the Effects of Spatial Configuration in a Cultural Heritage and Urban Destination: The Case of Madaba, Jordan

This study investigated the impact of spatial configuration on tourist movement patterns and its role in managing cultural heritage destinations city Madaba. Understanding is important for development sustainable tourism practices destinations, as it can help to identify attractions high inform strategies mitigate negative impacts site preservation management. Madaba one largest homes ancient mosaics Jordan’s most destinations. was carried out using a variety methods, including observation, exploration, diaries, questionnaires, interviews. Space syntax analytical tools used assess connectivity integration. The found that arrangement attraction points routes, physical visual connectivity, accessibility, location activities all influenced behavior tourists. findings this be guide management policies such redistributing flow, developing resources, promoting adaptation tourism.