The Citadel Amman Amman Citadel is the highest hill in the city of Amman, and reaches a height of about 850 meters above sea level.
The mountain is considered one of the most important tourist places in Jordan, as it includes the site of the ancient capital of the Ammonites, which dates back to the Bronze Age.
Despite the name of the amphitheater, which suggests that it belongs to the Romen era, it does include architectural monuments dating back to several eras.
The mountain also includes several other interesting monuments such as the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace, as well as the nearby tourist attractions of the town.
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The best activities in the Citadel of Amman, Jordan
• Enjoy a tour of the second-century Romen amphitheater, which includes a theater with numerous columns and charming inscriptions worth taking pictures.
• Then he wandered the remains of the Romen temple of Hercules with its colossal columns, which includes the huge hand, which mostly belongs to the statue of Hercules.
You can also visit the grand Umayyad palace, which was built during the first half of the 8th century CE, and take pictures of its huge gate.
Don’t forget to pass through the Citadel Museum, which includes some ceramic pots and antiquities dating back to several centuries ago, which is located in front of the Umayyad Palace.
• Take some pictures inside the stunning monuments, between the arches of huge columns, and under the sculpted gates scattered throughout the site.
• Then wander around the picturesque neighboring town, take a shopping tour to buy souvenirs, and have your meal in one of its wonderful traditional restaurants.
• End your tour by passing through the Archeology Zone at night, where fun occasions and concerts are held daily for singers and musicians of different Arab and international nationalities.
Entry prices
Mount Castle offers tours around the monuments and the sights of the city for 15 Jordanian dinars per person, equivalent to 21.16 dollars.
Hotels close to Jabal Al-Qal’a in Amman Jordan
Grand Millennium Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Amman, Jordan, with very good reviews, 3.7 km away from Jabal Al Qal’a in Amman
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, close to services, helpful staff, comfortable rooms.
The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana is a 5-star hotel in Amman, Jordan, with excellent reviews, 2.9 km from Jabal Al Qal’a in Amman
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, breakfast is varied and exquisite, some visitors complained of inconvenience inside the hotel.
