Amman Travel Guide

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Pro

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  weather, people, food and culture 


Con

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  increasing traffic, provincial city, no anonymity for locals & residents 


In a nutshell

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  A great mix between Mideast and West 

 

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Roman Theatre

Roman Theatre, Amman

 35 Reviews  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... 

Dead Sea

Dead Sea, Amman

 14 Reviews  If your not going to Israel than make your way along the dead Sea Highway and take a float in the Dead Sea. The dramatic Jordan Rift Vally is more than 400m below seal leven when it reaches he Dead Sea. The lowest point on Earth. The mud is great for your skin and the sea is so dense with salt you... 

Mosques

Mosques, Amman

 30 Reviews  In suburb of Amman called " Araqim" or "Abo Alanda" There is a cave , that people it's a cave of 7 sleepers.. It's beautiful place, not far from city center , maybe 13 Km (not more 5 JD by Taxi).. There is many gardens with smile of Lavenders and Roses.. Beautiful not tall palms , and many Olive and... 

The Souk

The Souk, Amman

 11 Reviews  To Jordanians, the down town or (el balad) is conisdered a commercial area, where they wouldn't go unless they had to. But to most forigners I met and some Jordanians like me, it is more of a walk "promonade" to cruise around & meet people ... where you could see and experience some local food,... 

Citadel

Citadel, Amman

 26 Reviews  We visited the Citadel in April 2009. It's certainly an interesting place ----especially with a knowledgable guide/good guidebook. There is evidence of many civilizations here and as you wander through the ruins the views of the city are interesting. This site is really open ----typical of most... 

Jerash

Jerash, Amman

 14 Reviews  Jerash an ancient and most spectacular Roman town awaits you in all its grandeur and beauty. This is the most complete preserved city in the Eastern Roman Empire. A Tour of Jerash's monuments and public buildings , tracing he the daily lives ot its people, their habits, religon and a glimpse of... 

Bethany

Bethany, Amman

 14 Reviews  At the end of your visit to Bethany you arrive to the Jordan River. It this place you are just 5 metres from the border with Israel. It is very nice to see the flags of Israel and Jordan near the Jordan River, the river who made the history of our culture!!! 

Umayyad Palace

Umayyad Palace, Amman

 8 Reviews  Built by the Omayyad dynasty in 720 AD, the Palace Complex housed the governor of Amman and his entourage. The Complex included a mosque, an Entrance Hall, residential and administrative buildings and a water cistern. The mosque was located just outside the complex, and the non-religious section was... 

Churches

Churches, Amman

 8 Reviews  Famous for its Mosaic Map which was crafted in AD560. The mosaic represents the oldest map of Palestine in existence, and depicts all major biblical sites of the Middle East from Eqypt to Palestine. The church itsself is lovely and is a welcome retreat from the summer heat and a place of... 

Archeological Museum

Archeological Museum, Amman

 8 Reviews  This is a small museum with an interesting collection of artefacts. Most of the items are in glass cases but there are some things which can be walked around etc. There are Roman, Nabatean, Neolithic, Byzantine, Islamic and Christian pieces including some Dead Sea Scrolls. Also, there is an 8000+... 

Temple of Hercules

Temple of Hercules, Amman

 4 Reviews  Towering above downtown Amman, the Temple of Hercules is said to have been larger than any temple in the Roman Empire's capital, Rome. It was completed in 166 AD within the Acropolis of Philadelphia, today's Citadel of Amman. Although much of the structure has disappeared, the outline and a few... 

Nymphaeum

Nymphaeum, Amman

 5 Reviews  Located in the heart of downtown, the Nymphaeum of Philadelphia dates back to 191 AD. It was once twice its current size and contained statues, mosaics, and a large pool fed by the waters of a stream now buried under the modern streets. The side facing the main street looks more like a castle with... 

Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo, Amman

 4 Reviews  Mt Nebo is the site where Moses fgot his first glimpse of the holy land and consequently is a holy site for many religions. This place is always busy and very much forth a visit if you are interested in history 

Day Trips

Day Trips, Amman

 4 Reviews  Iraq Al-Ameer Women Cooperative Society History, Creativity and Hospitality The Society was found by Noor Al-Hussein Foundation in 1994 with the support of Swiss Government. 10 old houses were renovated to create the vocational village that managed to train 156 women from surrounding villages on... 

Hotels  

Four Seasons Hotel Amman

 4 Reviews and 166 Opinions  We stayed overnight at the Four Seasons, on our return trip home to Australia. We were warmly... 

Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers

 4 Reviews and 124 Opinions  Was there for two and a half week business trip. The room in the Towers was large and very well... 

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Restaurants  

the blue fig

the blue fig, Amman

 8 Reviews  DON'T EAT HERE!!!!!! They were moping and dusting right next to us and when we tried to tell them we are bothered about this issue the owner of the restaurant came to us telling ": Oh,,,,it's not like we are puting the mop in your plate!!!!" He was very ironic and in top of it saying " Thank you for... 

Transportation  

Buses

Buses, Amman

 15 Reviews  You have 2 options: 1- Use local transportation, Amman - Petra: you can take the bus from Wehdat bus station (or sometimes called south station), it's 4 JDs OR you can take the JETT bus to Petra leaves everyday at 6:30am arriving at Petra around 9:30 (8 Jds one way) leaves from Abdalli - Jett... 

taxis

taxis, Amman

 18 Reviews  Taxis are everywhere. White taxis are like shared rides going to set locations (written in Arabic on the door). You can ask any passer by and they will point you to the right car. Yellow cars are proper taxis. Some have meters, some you just negotiate the fare. To most places in Amman, the fare... 

plane

plane, Amman

 12 Reviews  They are ATM machine on arrival you can pay with credit card it say on the board of the visa you can but you cant. National Eu national /Destination Jordan (JO) Jordan (JO) Passport required. - Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of... 

Favorites  

downtown

downtown, Amman

 4 Reviews  Walking in downtown Amman can also be another highlights in Jordan. Why?! It was my personal experience: "Welcome,welcome to Amman" "Thank you..."( taking a photo of Amman Library ) "Do you speak Arbic?!" "No, sorry..." "Ah...welcome, your first trip here?!" "Yes...Shukran (Thank you in... 

amman general info

amman general info, Amman

 11 Reviews  ever went to a restaurant and find out that there service is not as good as you thought! or the food was not that good now you can see real Reviews from real people about Amman top restaurant @ http://www.mealadvisors.com 

 
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 Serving nothing but shawarma with no seating at all, Reem is one of the cheapest and most popular eateries in Amman. Its shawarma is considered the best in the... 

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Q:  Hi all I arrive in Amman the 21st of Jan night time and leave then25th evening time so have approx 3.5 full days. Id like to... 

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A: I think you're being very ambitious in your plans, certainly using public transport. I've not used the bus, but it's going to be 3-4 hours (probably nearer 4) to get to... 

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Amman: the heart of Jordan

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 Welcome in the heart of the wonderful Jordan: Philadelphia or as it now knows Amman. Amman is fantastic and wonderful. The heart of all the town is the Citadel with Romans and Ammonites ruins. From... 

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Amman

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 Amman, the "cultural capital of the Middle East" is also the capital of Jordan. It is a modern city, more cosmopolitan/westernized than the other capital cities of the Middle East and is noticeably...... 

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PHILADELPHIA

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Amman. I'd love to share with you the 50 tips I've written, the 37 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Amman عمان

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 An ancient city, Amman traces its earliest roots back over five millennia. Although a settlement existed on Jebel al-Qala'a, the Citadel Hill since about 3500 BC, it was not until two millennia later... 

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Amman--City of Smile

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 For the first time, I travel to Middle East. This is not the first Muslim country I visit. But this is for sure the first Arabic country for me. I am so suprised at how Jordanians' friendiness and...... 

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