Amman, Jordan Tourism Info and Guide

Amman is a very historic city and has been populated by many civilizations, with the oldest during the Neolithic period aprox 8500 BC. Amman is truly a melting pot of all kinds of people with different backgrounds and history. You can see this diversity in the religious buildings with churches and mosques along with various building types and methods.

Amman is the the center of commerce and the administrative capitol of Jordan. Amman is also the capital city of Amman Governorate. With Amman being such an ancient city, you will see ultra-modern buildings, Roman ruins, ancient souks, multinational museums of all types, and historical monuments.

Key places to see while visiting Amman, Jordan are:

The Citadel is located in the middle of Amman and has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. During the Bronze period ‘The Citadel’ was fortified, but the appearance today is mixed Roman through Islamic. There are four very interesting places to visit either inside or very near the Citadel: Jordan Archaeological Museum, Temple of Hercules, Umayyad Palace Complex, and the Byzantine Church.

Roman Amphitheater is over 2000 years old and is in the center of downtown Jordan. At the theater’s peak it could hold over 5000 attendees. The amphitheater is considered ancient ruins at this point, but still holds performances from time to time. The theater has wonderful Roman architecture, is very affordable to visit, and also includes two museums in the Amphitheater’s admission fee.

Zara Spa is a well known spa located near the Dead Sea. The offer normal spa offering including massage treatments. It is said the sunset is beautiful. Other places of mention to visit while in Amman, Jordan are the Amman Beach. the Eagle Distillery, and the Maisons Satie.