Amman Citadel
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Mark Fedoronko
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"Probably the main site to see in Amman, the citadel is a treasure trove of ancient ruins dating from as far back as 1600 BCE to as recent as the 800's. Some of the best sites include the Roman Temple of Hercules;
the Umayyad Palace, mosque, and water cistern;
The Byzantine church; and the Jordan Archeological Museum.
A few tips of advice for visiting. The views from the citadel are phenomenal, specifically of Wasat al-Balad below and the large Jordanian flag that flies over Amman. If you want to see sunset over the city, the citadel is the best place to go. Even if you do not want to pay admission, the citadel parking lot will let you enjoy the beautiful sunset over the city.
Further bit - while you can walk from the citadel into Wasat al-Balad, it is a steep hill. If you are in shape and willing to walk the dustier roads into the city center, by all means walk. However, you may benefit from taking a cab/Careem to (and/or from) the citadel."
Ludovica Casolo
Available for hire
"This area is located to the east of the city, on top of a small hill that offers a stunning view over an area built to accommodate approximately 5 million people. The Amman Citadel encloses the ruins of the ancient city, and there is an entrance fee. It costs a few Jordanian Dollars, but it's not possible to pay with a card."
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Colleen Mader
"You can check out these ruins, and stunning views of the city, at the citadel. It's right in the center of downtown, wasat al balad. "
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