Amman
Amman, the capital of Jordan is a fascinating city of contr ...
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Yes, we are a small country in capacity, but we are rich in history, civilizations, and natural resources
Jordan is one of the most beautiful Arab countries, and you can’t
know the amount of its beauty until you visit it. It is safe from all the
difficult events taking place in the world and this makes it an ideal place for
tourism and spends a special time.
The Kingdom is characterized by a great variety of tourist
products, despite the small area of Jordan, where historical sites and
archaeological spread from the north, where the archaeological cities of Jerash
and Um Qais passaging through the Jordan Great Rift Valley to the Baptism site,
located near the Jordan River and the lowest point in the world, the Dead Sea.
Farther south where the Red Rose city of Petra “The Nabateans capital and one
of the wonders of the world”. Also, Jordan is very safe and stable, despite to
what is happening in the region.
The tourism resources can be classified
into the following categories:
v Historical
and Archaeological Resources: This category encompasses the remnants of ancient
civilizations that once inhabited the region. Notable sites include the
globally renowned Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven
Wonders of the World), the Jordan River, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Jerash, Amman, and
various medieval mosques and churches.
v Natural
Resources: This category includes areas characterized by significant landscapes
and seascapes. Notable destinations within this classification are Aqaba, Wadi
Rum, and Natural Reserves that extend across the country.
v Cultural
Resources: This category is primarily focused on cultural experiences,
including shopping districts, galleries, events, handcrafts, and festivals.
v Therapeutic
Resources: Comprising mainly locations like the Dead Sea, as well as areas
featuring waterfalls and hot springs, such as Ma’in Hot Springs and others.
These locations offer therapeutic and rejuvenating experiences for visitors.
Here is an overview of the best places to visit in Jordan
Amman
Amman, the capital of Jordan is a fascinating city of contrasts- a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. It is the most important city in Jordan, and it is characterized as a young city compared to its neighbors from the older cities such as Cairo, Damascus, Baghdad and Istanbul.
By the beginning of the Iron Age Amman had become the Capital of the Ammonites, referred to in the bible, and was called Rabbath Amman. Many civilizations has been settled in Amman such as Neolithic, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Umayyad and Ottoman, which gives me Amman the fragrant of civilization, history, and present.
Archaeological monuments may be less, but there are other wonderful alternatives to see within the city. The city of Amman divided into two parts, an elegant part in the west, where the entrances decorate leafy trees, cafes and shopping malls, and the eastern part is characterized as more popular and conservative, the design of buildings and shops take the traditional character.
As the cultural, political and commercial capital of Jordan, it is not surprising that it is full of life and no end to its fun. Today, the city flourishes as one of the most liberal Arab capitals, attracting many travelers. The hallmark of this city is that it has a great mix between the past and present, where the High buildings and the crowded streets in the center of the city, but in the midst of this life, an old castle hiding dated to the Neolithic and a Roman theater where the various sessions of the song take place, but for those who are looking for a real life experience, they should go to the downtown, where they find the delicacies oriental cuisine and desserts, the most famous of which are the Nabulsian Cenafah. They can bargain with the spices, perfumes and jewelry vendors, and visit one of the old coffee shops to enjoy oriental music and hubble-bubble, but at the end of the day you should have to go to one of the Turkish baths to relax from your busy day.
Here are below some of the many attracted places you might visit in Amman:
Amman Tours
Here are some some popular itineraries that include a visit to Amman. Alternatively, if you would like to include a visit Amman on bespoke touring itinerary to Jordan, take a look at our private tours or drop us an E-mail for specific arrangments.