Queen Alia International Airport 57 min
The Jordan Museum (21 min) Sprawling museum complex devoted to Jordan's cultural heritage, from the Stone Age to the present. Amman Citadel (23 min) Famous archaeological site with remnants of past civilizations, plus several notable buildings. The Children's Museum Jordan (15 min) Lots of interactive exhibits for kids, along with an outdoor theater, art studio & toddler's area. Roman Amphitheater (27 min) Restored Roman amphitheater cut into the side of the hill, home to cultural events & 2 museums. Souk Jara (23 min) Market and shopping Jordan Archaeological Museum (24 min) Historic museum, built in 1951, housing Jordan artifacts from prehistoric times to the 15th century. Discover Jordan (16 min) Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts (18 min) Founded in 1980, this contemporary gallery includes art exhibits, a sculpture park & a rooftop cafe. The Royal Automobile Museum (15 min) Automobile museum featuring classic cars, motorbikes & private plane from King Hussein's collection. King Hussein Mosque (16 min) Large mosque with decorative arcades & 4 soaring minarets, surrounded by leafy gardens. Umayyad Palace (23 min) Ruins of an 8th-century palace complex, with a grand dome & historical information. Grand Husseini Mosque (25 min) Mosque built by King Abdullah I on the site of one built by Omar Bin Al-Khattab around 640 CE. King Abdullah I Mosque (16 min) Spacious 20th-century mosque featuring an inscribed blue-domed rooftop, soaring minarets & a museum. Al-Hussein Public Parks (13 min) Landscaped recreation area with nearby attractions, sports facilities, picnic spots & walking paths. Temple of Hercules (23 min) Historic Roman temple remains dating back to 162-166 CE, with a large sculpture of Hercules' hand. |