Amman

Temples & religious sites

King Abdullah I Mosque

Built in the 1980s, this mosque stands in Amman's Abdali district. Its striking blue mosaic dome tops a hall large enough to hold 3,000 worshippers at once.

Heritage & monuments

Amman Citadel

Amman Citadel is a historic site in the heart of downtown Amman, Jordan. It's a great place to wander slowly and take in centuries of history.

Culture & venues

Roman Theatre of Amman

This 2nd-century Roman amphitheater in downtown Amman could seat up to 6,000 spectators. Visit it along with the nearby Odeon and Roman Nymphaeum to take in traces of the ancient city.

Museums & galleries

The Jordan Museum

This is Jordan's largest museum, located in Amman and opened in 2014. It houses precious archaeological artifacts, including fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the 9,000-year-old Ain Ghazal statues.

Temples & religious sites

Temple of Hercules

The Temple of Hercules is an ancient temple ruin on the Citadel hill, overlooking downtown Amman. The whole hill is preserved as an archaeological site, so you can explore the ruins while taking in views of the city.

Temples & religious sites

King Hussain Mosque

King Hussein Mosque is an Islamic mosque in Amman and the largest mosque in Jordan. It also houses a religious museum, making it worth a visit.

Museums & galleries

Jordan Archaeological Museum

An archaeological museum located within the Amman Citadel, opened in 1951. It brings together artifacts from across Jordan spanning prehistoric times to the 15th century.

Temples & religious sites

Al Husseini Mosque

Al-Husseini Mosque is a historic Friday mosque in downtown Amman, regarded as one of the city's oldest mosques. As a landmark of the downtown area, it draws many visitors.