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Qasr al-Kharrana

Amman, Jordan
Ranked #9 of 24 attractions in Amman
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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amman
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

i like the amazing ancient building of Qasr al-Kharrana More

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Toulouse, France
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

The desert castle circuit is an amazing tour, if long in the heat, so take an air condition ride. well preserved sites with great detail More

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Stockstadt
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

In the middle of the dessert you find a comparatively well-preserved dessert castle. We found the construction amazing and were surprised about the difference in temperature of outside and inside. They were about to open up a small new visitor center with toilets and you could have a tea or a coffee with the local bedouins. We enjoyed having a... More

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Moscow, Russia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This castle is one of the famous Desert Castles. It's easy to reach via Highway 40 and has small resthouse (bedouin tent actually) at the entrance where you can seat and relax if this castle is the last one for your day tour for Desert Castles. The castle itself is in good condition and you can simply imagine yourself in... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

A splendid castle, seemingly rising out of nowhere beside the road. No UK Health and Safety, so be careful when going to the upper floors! More

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Moscow, Russia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

I visited this place on a desert castle tour - i hired a driver for a reasonable pay (50 JDs) and my 2 friends and i really enjoed the trip. The castles themselves, the views from them are beautiful, those were some of my best photos. As for the entry fees - some of the castles were free, others very... More

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Amman, Jordan
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

al Kharana castle is one of many desert castles were built and used by the Ummayyad khalifa's to relax during their trips and as a base for their hunting trips as well. It is recommended for people intrested to know about Islamic architecture and history. More

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Amman, Jordan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

if you love to see ruins just ruins, then go but dont tell say I didnt warn you More

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Amman, Jordan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

History is great. that castle really worth visiting. its in the desert standing alone. interesting :) More

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Madaba
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

When you see it from a distance you love it as it is a huge standing building in the desert, the it is possible to get to the 2nd floor and see the rooms. More

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