Jordan’s busy capital, Amman, mixes a past that goes back thousands of years with lively modern culture. These 15 places give you a well-rounded look at the city’s many sides, whether you’re interested in history, art, food, or collecting stories from different cultures:
Citadel of Amman (Jabal al-Qal’a)
The Jordan Historical Museum is located in this historical crown that stands tall over downtown. It is home to relics from the Ammonites to the Umayyads, such as the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace.
Theatre and Odeon in Rome
This huge amphitheatre with 6,000 seats and the Odeon next to it are reminders of Amman’s Roman past and are still used for cultural events today.
Hashemite Plaza
The Roman Theatre and Odeon stand on either side of this large, modern square, making it a great place for strolls, live performances, or a coffee break.
The Jordan Gallery
It opened in 2014 and is home to important artifacts like the Copper Scroll and ancient ‘Ain Ghazal statues that take visitors on a trip from prehistoric times to the present day.
The Royal Tank Museum
An interesting show of more than 140 military tanks and displays that show how Jordan’s military has changed over time.
Royal Museum of Motor Cars
Featuring old cars from the Hashemite dynasty, each with its own story connected to Jordan’s national story.
The Prophet Mohammad Museum and the King Hussein Mosque
It is Jordan’s biggest mosque and is known for its marble design and the museum next to it that has items connected to the Prophet Mohammed.
The Blue Mosque is the King Abdullah I Mosque
A beautiful modern mosque with a sky-blue dome that welcomes tourists to enjoy Islamic art and architecture.
The Grand Husseini Mosque is Amman’s oldest mosque
It combines historical importance with intricate stone carvings that date back hundreds of years.
This is Darat al Funun (Jabal al-Weibdeh)
A modern arts centre with galleries, shows, and cultural events based on artistic expression and building charm.
Rainbow Street
PlanetWare and futurecityscape.com describe a lively stretch with cafés, shops, and restaurants like Turtle Green Tea Bar and Jara Café that is full of nightlife and creative energy.
The Hejaz Railway Museum and the Amman National Park
The museum, which used to be a train station, has old locomotives on show, and the park next door is great for camping, picnics, and horseback rides.
One Thousand and One Signs
This is the name of the museum’s old signs. This is a retro, open-to-the-public place with charming and photogenic old shop signs hidden in city alleys.
Class on how to cook at Beit Sitti
A taste of Jordanian food, where you can learn how to make traditional dishes like mansaf and maqluba in a warm, traditional setting.
The Souks of Amman
Check out lively markets like Souk Al-Sukar and Souk Jara that are full of spices, handmade goods, and busy local businesses. These are great places to learn about the culture or find souvenirs.
What do these have to do with Asian affairs Coverage?
Crossroads in Culture: From ancient kingdoms to modern art pieces, Amman’s heritage layers make it easy to find similarities between the city’s history and stories from other Asian cities.
Art, Food, and Community: Places like Rainbow Street and Beit Sitti show how tradition and creativity mix in Asia, making them perfect for stories that look at how cultures from different parts of the world interact.
Architecture and Spirituality: Mosques like the ones built by King Abdullah I and King Hussein show off modern Islamic style, which fits in with the Islamic history of South and Southeast Asia.
Learning and Storytelling: Museums and markets bring personal stories and artifacts to light, making connections between history, memory, and daily life. This is the kind of content that readers of Asian Affairs enjoy.
Amman‘s mix of past and present offers many ways to look into things. Whether in print or online, it promises culture stories of 2025 with depth, warmth, and resonance.
