Amman Citadel

جبل القلعة أحد جبال مدينة عمّان السبعة والذي اتخذه العمونيون منذ القدم مقراً لحكمهم في المدينة، ومن بعدهم كل من اليونان والرومان والبيزنطيين الذين احتلوا المدينة على التوالي إلى أن هلّ عليها الفتح الإسلامي في القرن السابع الميلادي، حيث بني على قمته القصر الأموي.

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  • Website

    en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman_Citadel

  • Type

    Historic and Protected Site

Address

Downtown (King Ali Bn Al Hussain St.) Amman Jordan

Comments / 49


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Sunny 105.1

At night, the view is spectacular. For a total of 360 degrees, all you see is the vast scenery of downtown Amman and distant mountains , which on its own, makes for a great view .

Murad Rizvanov

Amazing historical site , that presents you with unique chance to spent some time one-on-one with ancient history from Bronze Age to Midevial times. No crowd, no touts, not even a souvenir shop inside!

William Ng

Archaeological site in downtown Amman . Located on Jabal al-Qal'a, it presents a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Ruins from Roman, Byzantine, & Umayyad period. Can view the Roman Theater .

Mahir Tosun

There is nice panoromic view to Amman. Old ruins reflects old Roman soul . You can find guide at entrance. You should bargain with them. You can hire them half price what they said.

Sunny 105.1

On clear nights this perfect star gazing spot will pleasantly surprise you. With ancient ruins decorating the entire area, the artifacts look even more splendid at night.

Conor Kelly

You can easily scale the southern wall for a free entrance. They guards are super nice and will let you stay after closing if you're with a friend who speaks Arabic.

Nick A

No one tells you it’s up a mountain ! The view of the surrounding city is worth the walk up! Only one expensive cafe once you get there so bring water beforehand.

Sarah Sharif

- A great place for tourists ! Every time I go, I still feel like a tourist . I just love the citadel.

Philip Barnstead

This is the best way to appreciate the scenic beauty of Amman, and enjoy the kite-flyers. It’s a must-do!!!!

Vic Escalona

Buy coffee at the coffee shop in the entrance, cheap , and delicious. Of course, enjoy Citadel and admire Hercules Temple before.

Sondus Ata

Good historical place to visit near downtown and Romanian theater

Hana Felemban

Lovely architecture (or whatever left over) of a great nation ????????

Miroslav N.

Very nice place in Amman for perfect view on town and relax.

J

Great view . The ticket includes a visit to the archeology museum inside

Islam Alhassn

The Roman souls keep live .. Amman citadel look as cinema for me to watching Roman movie

Fatma Abdelaziz

Nice historic place

Mohyee Tamimi

A Great place to have a calm atmosphere , seeing an overview of Amman.

Black Code®

One of my favorite Amman’s historical attractions .

Evgeniya Kasho

So beautiful view for walking and taking photos

Rossella Over

I spent something like 3 or 4 hrs round here, there is so much to see. Bad thing that there are not enough trash bins and there is some waste around

Rob

Very atmospheric in the winter. Bring snow shoes .

Mohammad Obaidat

A should visit place in Amman

Be Wanderble

Beautiful Views with Great History!

Shereen Hatough

Great historical place.. Fantastic view . Definitely a must visit!

Ivan Frantar

Lovely views of Amman. You can't leave Amman without visiting the Citadel.

Amjad Fayoumi

Historical place inside the heart of amman

Danny Sharma

Well maintained and a place worth visiting.

Manar Barghouthi

The most amazinggg concert ever !!! ♡♥♡

Karla Valencia

interesting site. Don't use the taxis from there to go back to the city , they are extremely expensive , they wanted to charge 20 JD for a 3JD trip.

مجاهد مزلن

Go there, rise and shine. Nice view during sunrise or sunset .

National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Jabal Al Qal’a is crowned by this grand relic, where the pillars of a Greco-Roman Temple of Hercules and the arches of an eighth-century Umayyad palace still overlook the city . Read more

Mohammad Saleh

The best hill to watch downtown

Dr. Maşuk Cahit Uysal

10000 times better than athens stupid temple

Can K'

Oldest city in the world. Smells like history!

raed74 ALDAQQA

Have nice day

Play 99.6

It's very windy and cold here at night, bring a light sweatshirt with you to the Citadel.

Safya Abdalah

I love amman ♡

E. Abc

I liked to walk around

Wes H

Nice weather with fantastic view

Elena Stylianou

View from the top

Anwar Adnan

Very beautiful place

Firas Qaisi

It amazing place ... I live it

Haya

Spectacular view

Zeidbull Cracker

nice place!

VacazionaViajes

Desde lo alto de la colina donde se encuentra puedes ver la enorme bandera de Jordania. Una maravilla que no hay que perderse.

Alan x el mundo

Visita obligada en Amman, tanto por su importancia histórica como por la vistas

Mark Heywinkel

Guter Ausblick über ganz Amman.

Murad Tarawneh

دع عنك هموم الحياة و استمتع بما تراه هنا خاصة وقت الغروب ...

Дима Федоров

Ссума сойти

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