The Romen Theater, which dates back to the 2nd century AD, is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Jordan in the Jabal Al-Qalaa area in Amman
The Romen era theater, when the city of Amman was called Philadelphia, can accommodate approximately 6000 people, and is located in the eastern part of the famous Hashemite Square.
The amphitheater is divided into three horizontal sections, side entrances one of which leads to the choir, and the other to the theater, and some rooms behind those entrances.
The theater is currently used to revive national parties and perform annual country festivals, and interior rooms include the Jordanian Popular Tradition Museum and the Jordanian Folklore Museum.
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Activities you can do
• Before you reach the Romen amphitheater, you can enjoy watching the spaces that include monuments of several ages, such as the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace, among others.
• Then you can wander around the amphitheater and take memorial photos of yourself in several places with different views, high and low of its many seats.
• The amphitheater includes wonderful museums, one of which contains exhibits of Jordanian folklore represented by the traditional dress of each region, and the second of the country’s popular way of life.
You can also visit the Jordan Archaeological Museum, which puts in your hands many archaeological exhibits arranged according to the chronology of the country’s history.
• You must tour the Hashemite Square, which organizes on a daily basis several different activities and bazaars, and includes places for hiking and taking pictures.
• There are several kiosks and shops around the Romen amphitheater, which will give you the opportunity to take a pleasant shopping tour, to buy handicraft items and souvenirs.
• Then you can have your meal on the veranda of a restaurant and café that will give you stunning views of the amphitheater, and where you can take several amazing pictures.
Entry prices
Half Jordanian dinars per person, equivalent to 0.75 USD.
Worktime
Daily from 8 in the morning until 8 in the evening, and the runway closes at 5 pm in the winter.
Hotels near Amman Romen Amphitheater
Bristol Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Amman with good ratings, and it is 5.6 km from the Romen amphitheater in Amman
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, breakfast is varied and varied, rooms are comfortable and the staff are very helpful.
Four Seasons Hotel Amman is a 5-star hotel with very good reviews, and it is 5.2 km from the Romen Amphitheater in Amman
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff is helpful and friendly, the services are excellent.
The site of the Romen amphitheater in Amman
