Queen Alia International Airport 50 min
Temple of Hercules (11 min) Historic Roman temple remains dating back to 162-166 CE, with a large sculpture of Hercules' hand. The Folklore Museum (17 min) Compact museum showcasing Jordan's cultural heritage, with dress, tool & music exhibits. Jordan Archaeological Museum (12 min) Historic museum, built in 1951, housing Jordan artifacts from prehistoric times to the 15th century. King Abdullah I Mosque (8 min) Spacious 20th-century mosque featuring an inscribed blue-domed rooftop, soaring minarets & a museum. Abu Darwish Mosque (8 min) Hilltop mosque with the original striped exterior made of alternating rows of black & white stones. Darat al Funun (13 min) Contemporary Arab art in elegantly restored 1920s buildings, plus Byzantine ruins in the gardens. Grand Husseini Mosque (11 min) Mosque built by King Abdullah I on the site of one built by Omar Bin Al-Khattab around 640 CE. Umayyad Palace (11 min) Ruins of an 8th-century palace complex, with a grand dome & historical information. The Jordan Museum (2 min) Sprawling museum complex devoted to Jordan's cultural heritage, from the Stone Age to the present. Souk Jara (19 min) Market and shopping Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts (9 min) Founded in 1980, this contemporary gallery includes art exhibits, a sculpture park & a rooftop cafe. Roman Amphitheater (18 min) Restored Roman amphitheater cut into the side of the hill, home to cultural events & 2 museums. Amman Citadel (11 min) Famous archaeological site with remnants of past civilizations, plus several notable buildings. The Royal Automobile Museum (20 min) Automobile museum featuring classic cars, motorbikes & private plane from King Hussein's collection. King Hussein Mosque (21 min) Large mosque with decorative arcades & 4 soaring minarets, surrounded by leafy gardens. |