Roman Theatre, Amman

It's located in Al Ballad district.

Built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (169-177 AD), the large and steeply raked theatre could seat about 6,000 people. It is built into the hillside, and oriented north to keep the sun off the spectators.

If you like archaeology, history of art and ancient architecture then it's a must see for you :)

The Roman Theatre is one of the best examples of Roman architecture in Amman. It is built on a side of a hill and inside it can sit more than 6000 people.
The thatre was built in the 2nd century AD, during the kingdom of Antonino Pio (138 - 161).
It was restored in 1957 but people used stones different from the original ones, so is restoration wasn't very accurate.
Today it is used as theatre in summer.

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Built around 150 AD, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, the Amphitheatre is the most impressive survivor of Roman Philadelphia. It is also the largest Roman theatre in Jordan, with a seating capacity of up to 6000 people. It was cut into the north side of one of Amman's seven hills in what is now the city's downtown. The theatre was much restored in the 1950s and 1960s and has since held many cultural events and concerts. Within the Amphitheatre complex are two small museums, dedicated to Jordanian folklore and popular traditions. What is striking about the theatre is that it offers an incredibly quiet space with great acoustics, away from the mad streets of downtown Amman.

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This is a landmark of Amman. The theatre is very big and situated in Downtown Amman.
The structure dates from c 170 AD. It could seat an audience of more than 6000 people.

Do climb to the top for some great views, not just of the theatre, but also Jebel al-Qal’a and the Odeon, which is next to the theatre.

Visiting the Roman theatre was most probably the cheapest entrance fee I paid. For 1 JD, you can visit the theatre, Odeon and the museums and the theatre.

I’d be ready to bet lots of tourists are not aware of it but with the same ticket, you can visit as well, the Odeon. Indeed you can easily miss this tiny theatre. Located between the huge theatre and the forum, it has been built in the beginning of the 2nd century.

Amman's Roman amphitheatre is downtown - and it's the most important sight in town. It's a huge theatre which once could seat 6000 people. On the amphitheatre's ground there's also 2 small but quite interesting museums: the Museum of Popular Tradition and the Folklore Museum.
Inside it's an oasis of peace: not many tourists but plenty of people sitting down and enjoying a good book

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As you gaze down from Citadel Hill, you will instantly see the ancient Roman Amphitheatre built under Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). Up to 5000 residents of Philadelphia (Roman Amman) were seated in its impossibly steep 33 rows to be entertained by plays and other theatrical productions. The site is still in use, even today for sporting and cultural events. It is cut deeply into a hill that once served the Romans as a necropolis. It is even connected to the Citadel above on the opposite hill by a long and deep hidden tunnel.

Watch your step! The theatre is incredibly steep and the stonework is well worn and slippery, even on a dry day.

There are 2 small museums built into the foundations of the Roman Amphitheatre. The Jordan Folklore Museum (open every day from 09:00-17:00, except Fridays 10:00-16:00) is in the right wing of the theatre and houses a collection of items showing the traditional life of local people. The Museum of Popular Traditions (open daily 09:00-17:00 except Tuesdays) is located the other end of the theatre stage. Its displays include traditional Jordanian costumes, fine embroidery, antique jewellery and several 6th century mosaics from Jerash and Madaba.

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This is one of the best attractions of Amman. It's located in the downtown area also called Al Balad. The theatre is very pretty and impressive if you decide to go up all the stairs.
Just at the location they have available the Museum of popular traditions and the Folklore museum, both really small.

If you are afraid to heights, be aware of not going that up. I am not afraid of heights but the steps are kind of slippery and funny looking to go up. So, i must say that I was a little bit scared.

Great spot to take nice pictures. I dont think that you will have to be here more than 30 minutes to do the 3 things all together.

ENtrance fee was 1 JD as of my trip on July 2008

This is the more spectacular remaining of the old Philadelphia (the name Amman was given during the Hellenistic period by Ptolemy Philadelphius in honour of his sister-wife Arsinoe Philadelphia).
Built in the 2nd century, it could contain 6000 spectators.
Quite impressive this is definitely worth the 500fils (0.5 JD) you pay to enter. Small warning, this is closed quite early : at 4pm on a Saturday (in september)

On the right side of the Roman theatre there is the entrance to the Folklore Museum. In this museum you can find many oblects used in the daily life of Jordanian people like a Beduin tend, carpets and more.