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Roman Amphitheater
3,162 reviews
#1 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"There is also a
folklore museum
where you find mannequins engaged in traditional crafts, also there is the Jordanian Museum for Popular Traditions that enlivens the theme of traditional crafts and jewelry."
"On both sides of the theatre you can find two small, beautiful museums showing you
mosaics
and artefacts, including traditional clothes from every village in Jordan and Palestine, baby cribs with tasselated leathe..."
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The Citadel
4,289 reviews
#2 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"At the spacious entrance, we joined several international tour groups strolling the paved pathways to view the Roman Theater and Temple of Hercules on the way to the wonderful National
Archaeological Museum
."
"Overall, I do think visiting the
Citadel
is the perfect place to start your Jordan adventure and will give you stunning views of the city, plus a taste of the incredible Roman ruins as you head towards Jerash."
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Al Balad – Downtown Amman
478 reviews
#3 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"The combination do restaurant, clothing stores, souvenirs shops, sand art booths, sweet shops, and a local market are just a few of the fun
sights
to see and experience in a walk downtown."
"... melted cheese and pistachios on top) and Hashem (hummus and falafel) keep in mind that both his Majesty king Abdullah II, king of Jordan has visited both places and highly recommends it to all
tourists
in Jordan."
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Temple of Hercules
109 reviews
#4 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"... is cheap.From the time you enter till you exit you will wonder WAS HERCULES ALIVE OR A MYTH..My guide was very knowledgable and took us through various arches
museum
and spell bounding architecture.especially"
"The Temple of Hercules is justly one of the many
ruins
to see when you do a walking tour of the old Citadel on one of Amman’s highest hills."
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Jabal Al Lweibdeh
147 reviews
#5 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"This area is lovely, with lots of stairs and narrow alleys to explore, many churches and mosques, many
cafes and restaurants
, some interesting shops on the side."
"It is also known for its cultural activities with lots of art
galleries
and museums to visit.It is an experience to remember and advise."
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Qasr al-Kharrana
315 reviews
#6 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"This is one of the better-preserved
desert castles
and can be easily reached from Amman by car."
"Loved this
fort
."
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Ahl Al Kahf
156 reviews
#7 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"A
great place to visit
for those with interest in religious history."
"
Great place to visit
for religious history"
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King Abdullah Mosque
449 reviews
#8 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"Inside the mosque is the Islam Museum with a rich collection of ceramic
artifacts
and photos of king Abdullah I. Close to the mosque is a large souvenir shop."
"The beautiful mosque with its wonderful blue
dome
sits in the heart of Amman, and allows tourist of all faith to visit."
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The Boulevard JO
106 reviews
#9 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"It’s a very
nice place to visit
especially in Christmas coz they make special event and the ambiance is very nice during this season"
"Art and
Architecture
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Rainbow Street
1,337 reviews
#10 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"Filled with cafes, quaint restaurants, The best shawarma place, great views of the
citadel
, small galleries with unique art works from local artists, Makes rainbow street a place to spend a special Day /night in A..."
"... the oldest areas in Amman and has many coffee shops and restaurants.Since it's congested and a one way street the best way to explore the area is by walking and while doing that you can pick up some
souvenirs
!!"
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Abu Darwish Mosque
101 reviews
#11 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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King Hussein Bin Talal Mosque
89 reviews
#12 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Qasr al-Abd
58 reviews
#13 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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TIRAZ Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress
20 reviews
#14 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"History museums can be a bit dry, so I pounce on any opportunity to take in culture through art, and I would definitely count the clothing and embroidery
on display
at Tiraz art."
"There are so many interesting items one can easily spend several hours studying the information and marveling at the beauty on display at the
museum
."
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Iraq Al Amir
50 reviews
#15 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"The
caves
are fun to poke your head into and explore as is the castle with well preserved lion sculptures."
"And it really has a fascinating
history
."
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Grand Husseini Mosque
42 reviews
#16 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"The mosque is in the middle of
downtown Amman
, and it is busy throughout the day."
"Located in
Downtown Amman
, it is hard to miss."
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Lilas Tours
13 reviews
#17 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"
Nice trip
perfect place and nice driver naje thank you very much lilastour and driver naje thanks you are beautiful thanks"
"For our 3dars tour (2days Amman, 1 day dead sea), Our tour
guide
, was excellent and really made our trip memorable."
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JADAL for Knowledge and Culture
35 reviews
#18 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Duke of Mukhyber's Residence
34 reviews
#19 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Nabad Art Gallery
13 reviews
#20 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Museum of Parliamentary Life
5 reviews
#21 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"The
history
of parliament doesn’t sound all that interesting but I think this museum gives a real taste of the evolution of Jordan and how it has changed."
"This museum charts Jordan’s short
history
and the development and evolution of its democracy."
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The Duke's Diwan
5 reviews
#22 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
"We happened upon the Duke's Diwan while roaming
downtown Amman
and it is delightful!"
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Beit Shocair for Culture and Heritage
10 reviews
#23 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Qasr al-Harraneh
6 reviews
#24 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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National Library of Jordan
10 reviews
#25 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Qasr Hraneh
6 reviews
#26 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Mary of Nazareth Church
2 reviews
#27 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Jordan Tour
1 review
#28 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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Orfali Art Gallery
1 review
#29 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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The Concept Beauty Lounge
5 reviews
#30 of 35 Sights & Landmarks in Amman
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