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Amman (`Ammān) is the capital and the largest city in Jordan situated some 10 km north of El Quweisima, 100 km north-east of Jordan - Israel border. According to the latest census, the population of Amman is about 1,275,900 people. Amman is a popular tourist destination thanks to its archaeological sites and historic places.

The nearest airport Marka Intl (IATA: ADJ) is about 10 km away.

Best things to see in Amman

1. Roman theater (Jordan)
The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman theater in Amman, Jordan.

2. Amman Citadel
The Amman Citadel is a national historic site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (جبل القلعة), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven jabals that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period has been found, making it among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places.

3. Jordan Archaeological Museum
The Jordan Archaeological Museum is located in the Amman Citadel of Amman, Jordan, built in 1951. It presents artifacts from archaeological sites in Jordan, dating from prehistoric times to the 15th century. The collections are arranged in chronological order and include items of everyday life such as flint, glass, metal and pottery objects, as well as more artistic items such as jewellery and statues. The museum also includes a coin collection.

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Abdoun Bridge

Wadi Abdoun Bridge in Amman, Jordan, is the only cable-stayed bridge

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Roman theater (Jordan)

The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman theater in Amman, Jordan.

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Amman Citadel

The Amman Citadel is a national historic site at the center of

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Al Hadeer Suites Hotel

starting $66

Zaman Ya Zaman Boutique Hotel

starting $13

Amman Pasha Hotel

starting $42

Kahramana Hotel

starting $31

Roman Theater Hotel

starting $20

Orient Prince Hotel

starting $25

Hamoudah Hotel

starting $17

Jordan Tower Hotel

starting $14

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