 Amman
the capital of Jordan
A fascinating city of contrasts - a
unique blend of old and new. The people
of Amman are extremely hospitable,
well-educated.
Where to go ?
The Citadel
Is the site of
ancient Rabbath-Ammon and excavations
there have revealed numerous Roman,
Byzantine, and early Islamic remains.
visitors can see The Ummayyad Palace
complex, The Temple of Hercules and the
Byzantine Church.
The restored Roman Theatre
Which dates back
to the 2nd century AD,built into three
sides of the Hillside.
The Roman Forum
A public square,
bordered by the theatre and the Odeon.
The Grand Husseini Mosque
Decorated in pink
and white stone, it was built by Emir
Abdullah in 1924 on the site of a much
older mosque from the Ummayyed period.
Jordan Archeological museum
Jordan Folklore Museum
Jordan Museum of Popular
Traditions
Jordan National Gallery of
Fine Arts
The Royal Automobile Museum
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