Amman

About:

Amman is a modern, thriving metropolis of over two million people that is the modern and ancient capital of Jordan. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and today its modern buildings blend with the remnants of ancient Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafés where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from “A Thousand and One Nights.” Visitors to Amman can spend leisurely days exploring the ancient city or haggling over exquisite handmade jewelry and handicrafts in its souks.

To Do List:

• Stroll along Rainbow Street and enjoy a breathtaking view of Old Amman
• Haggle for jewelry and handicrafts on a Friday in Souk Jara
• Explore the Roman Amphitheatre during the day or see it floodlit by night
• Check out exquisite cars at the Royal Automobile Museum
• Buy a tray of traditional sweets and share it with your family
• Discover the city’s bustling café culture and sample some authentic local cuisine