About Amman - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
In the desert of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, eighteen hills tower over the flat-roofed buildings of Amman for a beautiful view of the distant Jordan Valley. The business area with its scratches is seen as a small oasis in a valley, wandering in the light color of the capital, given by the beige limestone. In the strong sun and from the height of 837 meters of Fortress Hill, the city appears white and stretched, without stopping in its ambitious expansion.
Amman has more personalities. From traditional souks and spice and vegetable markets to Western-like nightlife, Amman fits all. A stroll through downtown Amman gives you a chance to experience local life in the city, you can eat falafel and hummus in a small alley at Hashem's or explore King Abdullah I's Mosque for an introduction to Islam.
The peak season is usually from March to May and September until the beginning of November, when the weather is most moderate. December, January and February are the coldest months. June, July and August are the hottest and usually during this period is Ramadan. If you choose to travel during Ramadan, you should know that although it is not illegal to eat food or drink outdoors during the day, it is incompatible with fasting Muslims, so try to do so discreetly. Many restaurants in the city remain open during the day during this period.
During the summer, there are several festivals, the largest being the Jerash t music festival organized in the historical Roman city Jerash, which is about 45 minutes by car from Amman. You will be able to walk through history in the best preserved Roman city outside of Rome, experience lively music and street food and enjoy a concert in one of the amphitheaters.
Mansaf, the traditional food of Jordan, is rice cooked with saffron, with slow cooked lamb, piled on top and a dehydrated yogurt sauce poured over it. Usually served for occasions such as weddings, congratulations or funerals, it is symbolic of Jordanian culture and a gesture of respect and hospitality.
Soup House, a charming little shop on an alley on Rainbow Street and offers quality Dead Sea products, perfect souvenirs and gifts.
Unfortunately, Amman is not a walking city. It is built on hills, there are no best sidewalks for walking and it has several steep streets. However, the city center is a perfect location for walking, with many charming stairs leading you from the top of the city to its center and giving you a chance to see another part of Amman. Tourism is an element of life for many in the city and the country, so try to buy and eat as much as possible locally.
The fortress is by far the best place to experience the "bowl" effect of Amman. It is one of the seven original hills on which Amman was built and offers monuments from several civilizations, just steps away from each other. There is Hercules Temple, Umayyad Palace, a Byzantine church and an Ayyubid watchtower.
Amman | Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan with a population of almost three million inhabitants. Named in ancient times "Philadelphia", built on seven hills, Amman is today a modern city, in which both Muslims and Christians live
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