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It's indeed a mixture of all that and more.
Each shop declares it's identity in it own way, one would play loud music, the next would spread books on the sidewalks, then you'll smell some spices and herbs coming out of bags infront of a third .... in EL-Balad people call for their goods ... and a walk there is all what you need to actually understand why people like walking there Address: El BaladDirections: Just say el balad to any cab or passer by and you'll get there.
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Downtown Amman, referred to locally as "el-Balad", is located in the narrow valley between Amman's seven hills. It is thus, literally, "down" below the rest of the city. It is also the oldest (and poorer) part of town, where most buildings, although fairly modern, typically date from the middle part of the 20th century or before, scattered around some of the city's Roman ruins. El-Balad is also where the souk, or Amman bazaar, is located, though while certainly not equivalent to the renowned mediaeval souks of Aleppo or Istanbul, either architecturally or in products, it does offer some of the typical shops of a Middle Eastern bazaar, selling aromatic spices and Arabic delicacies, along with cheap products. It is worth exploring the area one afternoon. Note though that modern, bourgeois Jordanians, who mostly live in the west end of Amman, almost rarely go to el-Balad, as most of their needs are found in the wealthier areas of Amman, where high end shops and shopping centres are aplenty.
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See the Souk in downtown Amman.
Starting at the Roman Amphitheatre, as you walk though the Old Souk downtown, you'll pass by the Nymphaeum remains, situated on a street corner at a busy traffic intersection. The Temple itself is fenced in. Continue walking around this corner, one block above, ending just pass Grand Husseini Mosque.
It seems like a maze, but it's not and is quite small. You can tell when you're drifting away as the area become less dense, fewer stores, and no tourist shops.
Skip the latter shops and shop Jordanian - Rivage Dead Sea products, the Gold Souk, the Perfume shops, spices, olive oil soap....don't forget to stop frequently at the Juice Bars, and sample locally made ice cream in the sweet shops. For lunch, try falafel with homus, bread and a Coke, all for less than 1JD. Address: Downtown AmmanDirections: From the Roman Amphitheatre to just pass the Grand Hussieni Mosque
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I walked to the bazzar from the Amra, quite a hike. It was fine, although my camera attracted a lot of interest.
The bazzar has about 3 kinds of stores, repeated. Women's clothing, Men's clothing, and random plastic stuff from China. That's about it. I recommend getting a plastic call-to-prayer alarm clock, maybe a prayer rug (complete with mecca-facing compass and guide book) and whatever else strikes your fancy.
The widowed resell packs of cigarettes, automobile traffic is somewhat halted by throngs of people, and the main mosque is right downtown. Enjoy the sights and sounds. Leave a Comment
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Most other shouqs I've been to in other Middle east countries were more aggressive. I found the shouq shopping in Amman very calm and relaxed. Leave a Comment
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It's a nice walk even if you don't buy anything, but you can find hand made gifts that are cheap and not so touristic!
Jabal Amman is a reflection of Amman in the 50's, many people are rennovating their old houses as the area has a beatiful view over the rest of Amman Address: Jabal Amman, 1st Circle, End of Rainbow St.
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Bargining is why some would go there! it's an art, a words dual!
Have fun Address: Abdali
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