About Amman
Amman, Jordan’s largest city and capital, is a relative youth in comparison to other Middle Eastern cities. Rapid expansion and development ensued after the city was designated capital by then Emir Abdullah in 1921.
Modern-day Amman is one of the easiest cities in which to enjoy the experience of the Middle East. Originally built on seven hills, the city has now grown to encompass a total of 19. Despite this, Amman is a walkable city with many interesting attractions to visit. Of notable value is the ancient Roman theatre that dominates the downtown area and has been incredibly well preserved by the dry and arid desert conditions. The sheer scale of the ruins are impressive and climbing to the top of the vertiginous 6,000 capacity arena evokes a great sense of the historical importance of the structure.
Further ancient sites include the Umayyad-era Citadel, located on the peak of one of the ancient seven hills on which the city was built. With panoramic views of the city's downtown, this is a great place to watch the sun set and the buzz of the evening call to prayer.
The laid-back bohemian district of Jabal Luwaibdeh is perfect for an easy stroll and is full of bright murals and traditional cafés where one can enjoy many of the local delicacies.