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Country: Amman is the capital city of Jordan.
Official Language : The official language of Amman is Arabic.
Currency : The local currency of Amman is Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
About Amman :
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Amman has been home to many civilizations all throughout history, evident in the cultural and architectural aspects of the city and is therefore, the oldest city in the world. The city is situated on nineteen hills in the mountainous region in the North West of Jordon. The location of the city contributes to the fine weather of this small and peaceful city, throughout the year and therefore anytime is a perfect time for the tourists to visit this place. Find out more about Amman on Allwonderscities.Com
Shopping in Amman
Amman has many markets and shops which will well contribute to your shopping spree. Most of the items sold in Amman are imported from America and Europe but if your interest is local handicrafts, you will not be disappointed.
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Jordan River Foundation Shop sells beautiful handicraft items made by the women staying in villages. These include cushions, bedspreads and tablecloth with beautiful embroidery work, dolls and other items. Local markets or souks sell anything from cigars, fruits and spices to Gold jewelry and cloths.
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Dining in Amman
Eating out in restaurants is not very common in Amman. Restaurants are meant for tourists and family celebrations. These restaurants serve both the Oriental and international styles of cuisine. Another popular way of getting food from outside is from the Shwarma stand which do not have any sitting area - you can take away the food you have bought. Some of the eating joints in Amman are:
- Chili House
- McDonalds
- Al Waha and Al Bawadi
- Chen's Chinese restaurant
- Jammu Kashmir Indian Restaurant
- Leonardo Da Vinci with Italian Cuisine.
Places to visit in and around Amman
Amman offers interesting places for the tourists to visit and can be called a 'historian's paradise'. These include the local market or Souk; King Hussein Mosque; the Citadel Hill, also called Jabal el Qala with its rich historical background of the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic era and the proud possessor of the Temple of Hercules; Roman Theatre.
If time prevails, do not miss out on taking a trip to some of the places around Amman approximately forty-five minutes drive away. These are:
- The Baptism Site, where Jesus was supposed to have been baptized.
- Mount Nebo, where it is believed that Moses expired.
- The Dead Sea
- Jerash, the most maintained city dating back to the Roman times.
- The beaches of Aqaba.
Staying in Amman
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Hotel accommodations in Amman, ranges from the five-star to the budget ones, affordable by almost all visiting Amman. Some of these hotels are:
- InterContinental Jordan
- Grand Hyatt Amman
- Le Meridian Amman
- Holiday Inn Amman
- Best Western Dove Hotel
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Getting Around Amman
Amman does not have an airport of its own, but the nearest airport which connects this city with the rest of the world is Queen Alia International Airport, 32 km south east. Getting around in Amman by road is a good idea but not all roads are in very good condition, so utmost precaution must be taken. You need to have the International Driving Permit if you want to drive on your own in Amman but renting a car from the various car rental companies is highly recommended.
So enjoy your trip to this historical city of Amman and share your moments with Allwonderscities.Com
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