Originally spread over seven hills, the capital of the Hashemite kingdom, Amman now sprawls over 19 hills and is home to well over a million people. Known as the White City, the hills are crowded with light colored stone houses, consistently box-like in shape with flat roofs characteristic of a typical desert city.Amman travel will reveal to you a plethora of faded minarets, pavement markets, Arabian sweet shops and the crumbling remains of ancient civilizations contrast wonderfully with modern fashionable boutiques and international chain stores.From your Amman travel you come to know that this blend of the old and the new gives the city a distinct character.
History of Amman
Amman's history dates back to 5,500 years to its position as the ancient capital of the Ammonites. Overlooking the city from atop Jabal al-Qala'a is the Citadel, the site of the ancient Rabbath-Ammon, and at its foot lies the magnificent Roman amphitheatre that is the most remarkable remnant of ancient Philadelphia.
Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world, and today it boasts of all modern facilities along with historical attractions and a longstanding tradition of hospitality. It is an excellent base from which you can explore the surrounding area.
The reason most people go for Amman travel, Jordan's 'white city', is because it is a great base for exploring the country. A holiday in Amman will also reveal the fact that this city (one of the oldest in the world) boasts plenty of historic sites as well as a modern ambiance and culture.
Climate of Amman
It is advisable to avoid your Amman travel between October and March, when it is wet and cold, with occasional snowfalls. Amman travel could be more enjoyable during the sunny summer months.
Excursions and Sightseeing in Amman
Amman travel is enjoyable for serious travelers who revel in discovering a different way of life and making excursions to unique and interesting outlying sites, like the famous 'Rose City', the historic town of Madaba with its beautiful mosaics, or the Dead Sea. Amman is a fairly modern city with ancient roots. It is one of the cleanest and well maintained cities in the Arab world. In the heart of the city is the Roman Theater. The theater is really worth a visit.
There is a nice park nearby; there are Internet cafes and shops in the street that passes the theater. You can locate here some of the famous food chain outlets, that lends an international flavor to the place. Scattered around town are quite a few other sights, some going back to Roman times, others to the heyday of the Islamic civilization. Amman has the best archaeological museum in Jordan.
At the heart of downtown is the King Hussein Mosque and the surrounding neighborhood is always crowded and busy. The streets are filled with the essence of Arabia, exotic perfumes and rows of glittering commodities in the souq (market) amid the noise and din of the horde of customers.
With so much to explore and so much to see your Amman travel has to be a very interesting one.
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