Tour of Amman, Jordan

Amman, the modern capital of Jordan, is considered one of the oldest places on our planet. Its history dates back to the Stone Age. In the third century BC, the city was renamed Philadelphia. Influenced by the culture of Rome, Philadelphia was rebuilt in a majestic Roman style, replete with colonnades, amphitheatres and beautiful sculptural images.

In Byzantium, Philadelphia was the throne of Catholic priests, and therefore several churches were built in the city. But as Islam spread from the Arabian Peninsula, Philadelphia took back its old name, Amman, and became a Muslim city. The modern history of Amman dates back to the late 19th century, when the Ottoman Empire established its colony of emigrants here in 1878. In 1921, King Abdullah I, the founder of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, made Amman its capital. Since then, Amman has evolved into a modern, thriving metropolis of about 1 million people. There are many interesting things in Amman. The city preserves its history, and we can enjoy both the monuments of Philadelphia and the ancient buildings of Rabat-Ammon. The main attractions of Amman - the capital of Jordan. The ancient Citadel is the main witness to the turbulent history of Amman and the numerous peoples who inhabited it at different times. Here you can see the elegant outlines of the Byzantine churches and the Umayyad Palace, covered with luxurious stone carvings that seem endless. Built in 151 BC and designed for 6 thousand seats, the amphitheatre has since been partially rebuilt and restored, and today is a favorite venue for a variety of cultural and entertainment events. Bitch. Traditional Eastern Market. Located in the center of the city, can satisfy the request of any, and the most demanding tourist, as there is almost everything you would like to buy in Jordan. In addition, the Arab Sook itself is an open-air museum, which is interesting to walk even for those who do not like to shop. Amman Royal Automobile Museum. 5 minutes from the Hussein Mosque is a unique museum, where you will see the rare cars that served their kings in different years of their reign, as well as the most modern, trendy, racing cars that the King of Jordan currently uses! Modern areas of Amman. Visit the business districts of Shmeisani or Abdun and immerse yourself in the modern life of the residents of the Jordanian capital. White luxury mansions and houses with glass front doors surrounded by olives – this is how wealthy Jordanians build their homes. Also at your disposal large malls - shopping centers, where you will find excellent shopping. It has everything: clothes and shoes of European and local brands, Dead Sea cosmetics, souvenirs, products for houses with an oriental flavor and much more. And when you want to rest, look at the cafe. Delicious ice cream, sweets and real Arabic coffee will leave an unforgettable mark on your memory. Here we advise you to stop for dinner - local restaurants will offer dishes of oriental cuisine - a lot of snacks, an abundance of greens and vegetables and, of course, large portions - be prepared - Jordanians love a lot and tasty food! Amman Museums. The Jordan Archaeological Museum is located on the hill of the Citadel. The museum is famous for its rich collection of exhibits, reflecting all the main milestones in the development of the region from prehistoric times up to the XV century AD. The expositions of the archaeological museum amaze the imagination and are constantly replenished due to the ongoing excavations of ancient ruins, again and again presenting scientists with pleasant surprises. The Jordan Folk Museum is located on the territory of the Roman amphitheatre. Visitors can witness the life of the traditional Jordanian family of the 19th century recreated in all precious details, including carefully preserved folk costumes, home furnishings and household utensils, musical instruments, as well as products, improvised materials and necessary tools of folk crafts. The Jordan Museum of Folk Traditions is also located in the Roman amphitheatre. Collected from all over the country and the West Bank of the Jordan River, folk costumes and jewelry provide an opportunity to trace the development of cultural traditions in this part of the Arab world over the past 100 years. In addition, the museum is justifiably proud of its rare mosaics from Jerash and Madaba.

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