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Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
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Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
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- UKMAugsburgAugsburg162 contributionsPhantastic historic building, best view over the city and the surrounding hills, don't miss the museum.Written May 16, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Anja V1 contributionWe drove in a buggy in Wadi Araba. Amazing scene, high adrenaline and spectacular view. If you are searching for a place that is not crowded with hundreds or tourists, this is the place to go.Written January 2, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- World ProfBuffalo Grove, IL127 contributionsI have traveled to over 40 countries and visited many historic and archaeological sites. This one stands out as one of the top on my list for it's dramatic location and rock formations, for the unique tombs and homes carved into the mountainsides. There are ruins of a very large temple, church ruins with mosaics, etc. This site has it all. Most important items can be viewed in a 4-5 hour day (excluding a hike up to the sacrificial high place). But you need to be in reasonably good shape since there are lots of steps on uneven rock to access some of the sites close up.Written May 22, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Hannah BBirmingham, UK48 contributionsOne day here - recommended by our hotel Double Tree Hilton. Was a lovely relaxing day by the pool. The staff on the whole were very welcoming. The lunch time buffet was good value for money and very delicious.
Only downsides were that we booked the snorkelling with the company that was on site - Sinbad - and we had a poor experience with them (that’s in a different review). Also - compared to what the outside looks like the changing rooms and toilets were clean but could do with a makeover and a lick of paint. But it was all clean. Also - poolside music was rubbish but what can you do.Written May 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Sheila A7 contributionsI'm not a 'car' person but was very pleasantly surprised by this museum. It was well laid out and had some beautiful cars. Really interesting.Written May 1, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Jose Carlos Hernandez5 contributionsEstuve alojado frente al anfiteatro y fue una maravilla disfrutarlo cada dÃa desde la terraza del hotel (Zaman ya Zaman). El hotel es sencillo (2*) pero de una buena calidad/precio y buen desayuno. La visita al Downtown de Amman, merece la pena especialmente por el anfiteatro, pero también por "disfrutar" de la vida en la calle de esta ciudad. Eso sÃ,... intentarán engañarte en muchos de los sitios que entres,... no estoy seguro de que sea el mejor sitio para comprar algo. EVITAR ESPECIALMENTE el coffe-shop de la foto, en el mismo Al-Hashimi st.,... timo asegurado,... lo intentaron dos veces conmigo :( Aún asÃ, darse un paseo por el downtown es toda una experiencia que merece la pena.
I stayed in front of the amphitheater and it was wonderful to enjoy it every day from the hotel terrace (Zaman ya Zaman). The hotel is plain (2*) but of a good quality/price and a good breakfast. The visit to Downtown in Amman is worth it especially for the amphitheater, but also for "enjoying" the street life of this city. Yet, ... merchants will try to cheat you in many of the sites that you enter, ... I am not sure that it is the best place to buy something. ESPECIALLY AVOID the coffee shop in the photo, in the same Al-Hashimi st.,... scam guaranteed,... they tried it twice with me :( Even so, taking a walk through downtown is an experience that deserves the sorrow.Written May 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - MBlovetotravelNaarden, The Netherlands122 contributionsBreathtaking
We went from Aqaba by taxi (20JOD) and we were picked up by a 4WD that the tent camp arranged.
We were brought to our lovely tent. At sunset we made a sunset tour by 4WD and a warm dinner was waiting for us.
We stayed 3 nights!
Unforgettable experience due to the nice people and amanzing place!!Written May 22, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - PepyMassoSofia, Bulgaria312 contributionsSoak up the Orient 😀
Vivid, colourful, exotic, smells of spices, roasted nuts, chestnuts, corn and dozens of stalls selling sweets, confectioners, ice cream, toys on one side and shops on the other, selling souvenirs, clothes, fresh juices, parfumes, shining gold shops., cafés, restaurants, old buildings... Al Balad is a busy place, full of people and cars. Strangely enough, all this hustle and bustle is a kind of relaxing. Do not miss The Duke's Diwan - the oldest building in the heart of Amman, Roman theatre, Hashem restaurant, king Faisal avenue with beautiful tall palm trees. Enjoy during the day, also at night 😀Written February 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Ruthe H68 contributionsWorth a climb if you enjoy walking in the bible. Church is a special peaceful place with beautiful history. There was a sandstorm the day we went so no view but it’s supposed to be good!
Don’t bother with an organised tour, take and Uber or local taxi and pay entry, there’s not much to be guided through as self explanatory.Written November 23, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Ian SHamilton, Canada4 contributionsHad a chance to actually float in the Dead Sea and experience the buoyancy. An awesome place, an experience of a lifetime!Written May 19, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- BilalWorld7 contributionsAmazing beach suitable for families and couples, nice calm atmosphere, wide sand beach, great for campervans, and must sit beside the Bazar Store kiosk, very nice service!Written March 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- KrügerLeverkusen, Germany3 contributionsThe mosque is so beautiful at night, when it's dark and the mosque itself in white, all tourists taking photos and so did we.Written April 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Soraya0513Budapest, Hungary873 contributionsWonderful human creature. Especially when you first look at it coming from back entrence. You reach the top and seeing this just amazes you.Written March 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Myo MCoquitlam, Canada20,917 contributionsNot about the political or social history of the country, but mostly about its "archaeological history" is this museum with not too many but a "fairly impressive number" of artifacts from different periods of the country's history (such as the Three Kingdoms Period & the Nabataean Period) to go around and see in a number of rooms with the last one being that for the famous Dead Sea Scrolls where on display is also the jar or such in which the scrolls were found (although as seen in the glass case are like "2 long-shaped" ones) & an info display of their discovery. And apart from archaeological items, it was good to learn here some interesting facts like that the people in this area already had a "water engineering" system some thousands of years ago & that the area in the ancient times was like a "trading confluence" of 3 continents (Asia, Europe & Africa), and also nicely set up in one room is like a "bedouin living room" (mostly a carpet with utensils & such around it as such can likely be found in a bedouin hut or tent).
And although not in the Old Town itself, just outside this museum on one side is like one end of a "big street" which goes through the Old Town with plenty of miscellaneous small shops (not much for souvenirs but mostly for all kinds of everyday items), and actually just a "straight walk" along that street for about 10 minutes through the Old Town and about another 5 minutes past it is just the site of Roman Amphitheater ("to the right" from the big street with an area like a medium-sized square between the street & that "high structure").Written March 16, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Ian SHamilton, Canada4 contributionsMust do if you're visiting Jordan. Very inspiring to visit the place where the Christian story of personal redemption begins.Written May 19, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
