Top Things to do in Amman Governorate
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Amman Governorate, Amman Governorate
Discover the best top things to do in Amman Governorate, Jordan including Lilas Tours, Roman Amphitheater, The Citadel, Temple of Hercules, Bethany Jordan River Baptism Site of Jesus, Iraq Al Amir, Grand Husseini Mosque, Qasr Hraneh, Duke of Mukhyber's Residence, Nymphaeum.
Restaurants in Amman Governorate
1. Lilas Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By suuzaan - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Jordan and wish we had more than 3 days there. For our 3dars tour (2days Amman, 1 day dead sea), Our tour guide, was excellent and really made our trip memorable. He was informative, attentive and a really nice guy. Highly recommend the tour and thanks again Lilas Tours.
2. Roman Amphitheater
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4.5 based on 3,164 reviews
Step back 2,000 years in time with a visit to the ruins of this imposing amphitheater, which once held 5,000 spectators, and is still used today for theater and entertainment.
Reviewed By MohQut - Amman, Jordan
This is a must-see in downtown Amman, enjoy the theater, have some amazing pictures, and make sure to visit the museum inside, then enjoy a meal and a dessert in downtown.
3. The Citadel
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4.5 based on 4,295 reviews
This archaeological landmark features remnants from several different cultures.
Reviewed By jenglos
We were fortunate to arrive at the citadel about 40 mins before sunset which meant we had the most atmospheric experience watching the sunset over Amman while the birds flocked to roost, with the call to prayer playing out from the Mosque. The citadel is a real land mark sitting high above Amman so the views are spectacular over the city. The Roman amphitheater is close by, but if you don't get time to go there you get a good view of it from here. THe site itself is of great archeological importance with Roman remains ( Hercules Temple) , and those of the Palace and church. AT 2JD , this is a must when visiting Amman.
4. Temple of Hercules
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By 690lexb - Thornlands, Australia
The Temple of Hercules is justly one of the many ruins to see when you do a walking tour of the old Citadel on one of Amman’s highest hills. If you choose to walk up to the Citadel then the hill climbing will test your fitness, but it is worth the climb. Alternatively you can get a very cheap taxi ride up from the old part of Amman. The Temple is worth seeing but so is the rest of the amazing fortress. Don’t forget to check out the museum when you are there. They have a wonderful collection of antiquities from Amman and other parts of Jordan.
5. Bethany Jordan River Baptism Site of Jesus
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By JohnF116 - Shoreline, United States
On a pilgrimage with several others to the Holy Land, we drove to the baptismal site on the Jordan side of the river where we had been just a week before! This time, we were able to get down to the water (still quite high, which is good news for life in the desert) This side of the river, called "Bethany Beyond the Jordan" (or Al-Maghtas in Arabic), is an archaeological World Heritage site. This is accepted as the site where Joshua led the Israelites into the Pormised Land. From here, you can look back to see the remnants of a monastery on a nearby hillside called Jabal Mar-Elias (“Elijah's Hill”), traditionally identified as the site where the prophet Elijah ascended to heaven. Closer to the river, you pass the remains of churches, baptism ponds, and pilgrim and hermit dwellings. This entire area was abandoned after the 1967 Six-Day War, when both banks of the Jordan became the frontline of the conflict and the area was heavily mined. The mines were not removed until after the signing of the Israel–Jordan peace treaty in 1994, and in 2015, UNESCO designated this eastern side of the river as a World Heritage site. We found the site quite tranquil and moving, and enjoyed the archaeological treasures along the way.
6. Iraq Al Amir
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 102michalisf - Heraklion, Greece
This amazing site is a little off the beaten track but we'll worth the drive. My husband and I were the only ones there on a warm February afternoon. There is no entrance fee, the guard is helpful & opened up a video viewing room for us to watch a short graphic design film made by the French Archaeological team who excavated & reconstructed the site, it really helped our untrained eye see the full glory of the villa/palace. The building is a marvel & wonder of engineering, determination & sheer strength; the lion, panther & eagle carvings on the exterior walls are highlights. The drive & setting are beautiful too.
7. Grand Husseini Mosque
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By samer2015 - Amman, Jordan
The mosque is in the middle of downtown Amman, and it is busy throughout the day. It would be a great opportunity to pass by walking and feel the atmosphere near it. It is definitely different. The Mosque is also powered by Solar PV to cover about two thirds of their annual electricity requirements.
