Amman

The Nymphaeum Constructed in 191 AD, the Nymphaeum was a significant two-story edifice, featuring fountains, stone carvings, mosaics, and possibly a 600 square meter swimming pool.

The Roman Theatre: The rebuilt Roman Theatre, which was constructed into three sides of the hillside in the second century AD and seats about 6000 people, is still in use today.

raq Al-Amir:

Iraq Al-Amir, which is southwest of Amman, is well-known for its copper-age hillside caverns and olive groves. One of Jordan’s few remaining pre-Roman architectural examples, Qasr El-Abd, is well worthwhile a visit while you’re in the neighborhood.

Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative:

The Noor Al-Hussein Foundation (NHF) founded Iraq Al-Amir in 1993. The area is famed for its many springs, which transformed the valley into a verdant landscape that has become a significant tourist destination. The region is also rich in ancient sites dating back to the Hellenistic era. More than (150) women from all the communities in Wadi Seer have received training initiatives from the Iraq Al-Amir Women Cooperative Society, which is controlled and operated by women.

The cave of the seven sleepers:

The cave of the sleepers, near Rajib Village in East Amman, is a medieval religious place of immense importance in Jordan and is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an in Surat Al-Kahf (the Cave).

The sleepers were young Christian boys who fled from the persecution of the Roman Emperor Trajan after being tormented and slept for 309 years in a cave. Today, the men’s tombs are still visible inside the cave, and you may peek inside to see the skeleton remains of the men and their dog. In addition to a mosque, the cave is surrounded by Byzantine and Roman remains, just as it is said in the Holy Qur’an.

The masjid was built by the late King Abdullah I in 1924 on the site of a much older masjid. It’s conveniently located downtown near the traditional Souqs and street food vendors.

The King Hussein Bin Talal masjid, named after the late King, is the largest masjid in the Kingdom. Its architecture reflects the Umayyad style prevalent in several sites in Jordan.

This museum is housed in the old parliament building in Jabal Amman. The displays in the museum illustrate The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s political history in an amazing and engaging set-up.

Situated at the top of the Amman Citadel, the museum was built in 1951 to display the richness of archaeological sites from various artifacts discovered during excavations throughout Jordan. The museum was designed to rely on natural lighting (sunlight) through the windows on the top of the building and on electric lamps on the walls of the museum and above the cupboards so as not to shed light on the artifacts directly and damage them.

First opened way back in 1971, The Folklore Museum of Costume and Fashion was established in the eastern part of the Roman Theatre in Amman, with the aim of collecting Jordanian and Palestinian folklore from all parts of Jordan to protect and preserve for future generations. The museum also aims to showcase our popular heritage and present it to the whole world.

The Royal Automobile Museum was founded in 2003 under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The Royal Automobile Museum showcases an important part of Jordan’s political history from an interesting perspective. The exhibits also reflect the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through cars from the reign of King Abdullah I to the reign of King Abdullah II. More recently, it has included many non-Jordanian vehicles and bikes, such as a 19th-century bike, a Bugatti and other rare vehicles. One of the most important items of the museum is the Lincoln Cabri convertible, 1952 model, which was used by late King Hussein Bin Talal during his studies in England, and also during his crowning ceremony in May 1953.

The National Gallery of Fine Arts is one of the most important art museums in Jordan, because it is contains some of the most important art collections from 60 countries with a highlight on local and regional artists. The museum’s collection comprises of over a thousand pieces of art.

A contemporary art gallery based in Amman, Jordan, Nabad has been exhibiting and providing artworks by emerging and established artists from Jordan since 2008. In addition to seeking to promote Jordanian art, Nabad also showcases a number of artists from the wider Arab world and beyond, with a view to cultivating intercultural dialogue among artists and with the public.

Jordanian, Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese families built the houses that form Darat al Funun. They are a living memory of the history of Jordan and the shared history of the Bilad al Sham. Darat al Funun today is an oasis for the arts overlooking the crowded downtown area of the old city of Amman. Along with visiting the Darat’s contemporary art exhibitions, many come to admire Amman’s traditional architecture, attend events in the archaeological site, read a book in their art library, or take a walk in the gardens.

The Children’s Museum is a non-profit educational institution launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdallah in 2007. The Museum is spread over 8000 m2 of more than over 180 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and educational facilities, such as the Library, Art Studio, Tinker Lab and Secret Garden, along with year-round educational programs, events and shows. Since its opening, the Children’s Museum Jordan has received more than 2.5 million visitors.

Rainbow Street is one of the oldest streets in Amman and has become a hub for local and international visitors. Lined with cafes, restaurants and a few art galleries sprinkled here and there the street is a must visit location in Amman for shopping, a night out or a simple meal.

This summer street market in Jabal Amman is open on Fridays and includes stalls selling local wares, pop-up cafes, street food and live performances from local bands and musicians. If you’re in Amman during the summer, you can’t miss out on this family friendly activity!

The Royal Film Commission is a committee that aims to develop the local production industry by encouraging Jordanians to use film and audio-visual media to express their original ideas. The commission also provides opportunities for audiences and filmmakers to get together, watch independent films, and exchange ideas in addition to supporting local and international movie productions in the Kingdom.

View the great collection of working steam locomotives, formerly used for as part of a pilgrimage route connecting the Ottoman Empire to Saudi Arabia and an intrinsic part of the Great Arab Revolt in 1918. For more of an in-depth look at the history of the station make sure to visit the onsite museum.