DISCOVER JORDAN

Mosque of King Abdullah I

With a capacity of 3,000, this mosque was built in the late 20th century by late King Hussein. It’s owned by the Government of Jordan and allows visitors to admire the stunning architecture especially the blue and golden ceiling. Check out the stylish inscriptions of the Quran on the tiles. The exterior is superb photography material.

The Islamic Museum inside the mosque houses a small collection of photographs and personal effects of King Abdullah I. Shards of ancient pottery are also on display together with coins and stone engravings.

Tips: 

• Men are supposed to wear long trousers.
• Women are supposed to conceal their head and limbs.
• They provide a free abaya or hooded gown to enter.

Our next destination which will quench your thirst for history is The Citadel. It is not a stop you would want to miss due to its great significance. You will notice that it's situated on an L-shaped mountain, where it beautifully captures the incredible views of the seven mountains that assemble Amman, where you can inhale the surrounding atmosphere.

What you can see in the Citadel:

• Cistern: This large cistern, located to the right of the vestibule, was the primary water supply to the governor's palace. 
• Byzantine Church: The Byzantine basilica's nave is flanked by two rows of columns. The photo looks eastwards from the entrance down the length of the nave, towards the partially reconstructed semicircular wall of the apse.
• Umayyad Mosque: The remains of the Umayyad governor’s palace mosque dating from the 8th century
• Governor's Palace and Mosque: The dome is a modern reconstruction that gives the building an odd, Pac-Man-like appearance. The entrance to the vestibule is the large semicircular archway below the dome.
• Temple of Hercules: Larger than any temple in Rome itself, the massive structure faces east and is seen here from the front (northeast corner.) The temple portico is framed by six 33-foot-tall columns
• Dome of the Vestibule: The interior of the dome of the Umayyad vestibule is shown here. The original dome's interior would have been painted and plastered, giving a much different appearance.

We will now head off to the Roman Amphitheater, which is another impressive remnant of Roman rule in Jordan. Whilst it isn't quite the Colosseum, it's an interesting place to take in for an hour or so.

The Royal Automobile Museum

Visit the Royal Automobile Museum, located at the King Hussein Park in Amman. The museum features the private collection of the late King Hussein, and showcases the history of Jordan through an amazing collection of modern and classic cars and motorbikes that date back to the great Arab revolt. The museum is open for guests on a daily basis except for Tuesdays.

Old Market

If Time Permits, you will have free time in Amman Old Market, also known as Souks, which are bustling with energy, people and of course, many unique items to buy. From spices and produce to jewelry, carpets, and pottery, the markets in Amman each offer their unique items and experience.