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The best attractions, experiences, and things to do in Amman, Jordan.
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The Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a) — the acropolis of Amman, Temple of Hercules and Byzantine church—
Roman Theatre — the 6,000-seat 2nd-century theatre at the heart of downtown Amman—
Jordan Museum — the finest archaeological museum in Jordan, the Dead Sea Scrolls fragment—
Jordan Archaeological Museum — extensive collection of Jordanian antiquities on the Citadel—
The Duke's Diwan — the social and cultural hub of downtown Amman—
Rainbow Street — the most atmospheric street in Amman, cafés and street art—
Jabal Amman — the old hills neighbourhood, galleries and the finest restaurants—
Jabal Al-Weibdeh — the artistic neighbourhood, Cultural Village and independent cafés—
Souk Jara — the Friday summer street market on Rainbow Street—
Downtown Amman (Al-Balad) — the historic city centre, souks and street food—
Hashem Restaurant — the most celebrated foul and falafel in the Arab world, since 1952—
Reem Al Bawadi — the most popular traditional Jordanian restaurant in Amman—
Sufra — traditional Jordanian home cooking in a restored Ottoman house—
Fakhr El-Din — the most acclaimed Levantine restaurant in Amman—
Mansaf — the national dish of Jordan, lamb on a bed of rice and yogurt sauce—
Falafel at Abu Jbara — the legendary falafel stand, the best in Amman—
Knafeh at Habibah — the warm cheese pastry dessert, made since 1951—
Arabic coffee ceremony — cardamom-spiced coffee, the Bedouin welcome—
Fresh juice at any juice bar — pomegranate, carrot and the fruit of the Levant—
Jordan River Foundation craft shop — supporting artisans, the finest Jordanian crafts—
Nabad Gallery — the most important contemporary art gallery in Jordan—
Darat al Funun — the house of arts, contemporary Jordanian art in a stunning villa complex—
Fann wa Chai — the creative space and café in Jabal Al-Weibdeh—
Wild Jordan Café — the Royal Society for Conservation's café with the finest city views—
Boulevard City — the open-air lifestyle and entertainment destination—
Abdali Boulevard — the new downtown, shopping and dining in the modern city—
Abdoun Bridge — the social centrepiece of Amman's most affluent suburb—
Petra day trip — the rose-red city of the Nabataeans, one of the New Seven Wonders—
The Siq at Petra — the 1.2km narrow canyon leading to the Treasury—
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) at Petra — the most photographed facade in the world—
Wadi Rum day trip — the Valley of the Moon, the most extraordinary desert landscape on earth—
Jeep safari in Wadi Rum — the Bedouin desert experience, Lawrence of Arabia territory—
Sleeping under the stars in Wadi Rum — the clearest skies in the world—
Dead Sea day trip — float in the saltiest body of water on earth—
Mud bath and float at the Dead Sea — the most buoyant swimming experience possible—
Madaba day trip — the Byzantine mosaic city, the oldest map of the Holy Land—
Mount Nebo day trip — where Moses saw the Promised Land, panoramic view of the Jordan Valley—
Jerash day trip — the finest Roman ruins outside Italy, the Oval Plaza and colonnaded streets—
Ajloun Castle — the 12th-century Ayyubid castle in the northern hills—
Dana Biosphere Reserve — the most important nature reserve in Jordan, hiking and wildlife—
Wadi Mujib — the Grand Canyon of Jordan, gorge wading and canyoning—
Aqaba day trip — the Red Sea resort, snorkelling and scuba diving in the Gulf of Aqaba—
Snorkelling at Aqaba — the coral reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba, accessible from the beach—
Azraq Wetland Reserve — the oasis in the eastern desert, migratory birds—
Shaumari Wildlife Reserve — oryx, ostriches and wildlife reintroduction programme—
Hammam experience — Turkish bath in one of Amman's traditional hammams—
Night in Wadi Rum Bedouin camp — dinner around the fire, traditional music and storytelling—
Jordanian wine tasting — the Saint George winery in Cremisan, a growing wine culture—
Oud music at a café — the haunting sound of the Arabic lute, the soul of the Levant—
Sunrise at Petra — arrive before 6am, the Treasury in the dawn light, incomparable—