6 hotspots you must see in Amman
Amman has many great places to visit, but these five destinations will exceed your expectations
Make sure to add them to your Jordan itinerary. Read on to learn more about the five must-visit destinations in Amman for an unforgettable experience.
Al Balad,
the center of Amman
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Al Balad is the oldest downtown area of Jordan’s capital city, Amman, and it’s the place where you can get a glimpse into the daily life of the locals and the country’s iconic cultural heritage at the same time. It’s a friendly corner of the city where you can enjoy a stroll and learn more about the traditions and culture of the locals, It’s filled with everything from historic traditional markets to vintage shops, handicrafts, goods, and coffee shops or restaurants.
Jordanians frequent the street on a daily basis to stock up on groceries, including all kinds of vegetables, fruits, meats, herbs, spices, and bread, Many tourists go there to shop for Arabic-made textiles and accessories, and you’ll also find lamps, vintage furniture, gold and silverware, antiques, and more.
Amman’s Citadel
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A major archaeological site, the Citadel is a large fortress complex in the heart of downtown Amman, Jordan’s capital city. The site is located on a hill and surrounded by the walls of the Old City. It is an important archaeological site and contains the remains of the earliest human settlement in the city.
The Citadel is the meeting point for several major cultural heritage sites, including the Temple of Hercules, the Amman Roman Theater, the Roman Nymphaeum, and the Byzantine Church of The Umayyad Mosque. Other structures include rows of baths and several other multi-purpose buildings. The entire site is open to the public and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The Citadel is also home to the Citadel Museum, which displays important archaeological artifacts found here.
Roman Theater
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The Roman Theater is a large open-air Roman theater built during the ancient Roman Empire. It was originally built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. The theater has a capacity of 6,000 people and faces the Old City and the Amman Citadel. It is located in the center of Amman and is one of the city’s main tourist attractions.
The theater is built on a slope and is tiered with semicircular seating that extends over several levels. The seats on the highest level were once lined with limestone slabs, which can no longer be seen. Today, the theater is mainly used for concerts and theater performances, as well as political and cultural events.
Royal Automobile Museum
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Established in 2003 under the patronage of King Abdullah II, the Royal Automobile Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and is a major automobile museum that showcases cars collected by the late King Hussein. The museum’s collection consists of a wide range of vintage classic cars from the 1950s to the 2000s, as well as a variety of exotic cars. The Royal Automobile Museum in Amman has one of the largest and most unusual automobile collections in the world.
The museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about automotive history and the development of modern cars. Visitors can view historic photographs and learn more about Jordan’s automotive culture and development. Visitors can admire the delicate craftsmanship of the cars as well as their interesting and unique designs.
The Jordan Museum
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The Jordanian Museum is a museum in the new city center that showcases Jordan’s history and cultural heritage. Built in 1987 as part of the Soviet-Jordanian Friendship Pavilion, it has since been remodeled to house a major permanent collection and curated temporary exhibitions on Jordan’s history and culture. Jordan’s prehistoric artifacts and contemporary art are on display, as well as archaeological artifacts from Petra, Jabal al-Hasa, and other sites.
The museum is divided into nine galleries with different themes, including anthropology, archaeology, history, and mandala art. There’s also a library, conference hall, café, and gift shop. The museum also runs educational programs for children and adults, including lectures, tours, workshops, and activities.
King Abdullah Mosque
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King Abdullah Mosque is an iconic landmark in the Jordanian capital. Built by the late King Hussein in honor of his grandfather, the blue-domed mosque was constructed between 1924 and 1926 and is the only mosque in Jordan named after a former monarch.
The mosque consists of two parts: the entrance and the prayer hall. The entrance is an impressive building, with four minarets towering over the city skyline. The prayer hall is a large, airy space with elaborate chandeliers and large stained glass windows. It can accommodate up to 2,000 worshippers.
The exterior of the building is made of local sandstone, while the interior is designed to reflect traditional Islamic mosaics.
