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Things to see in Amman (Jordan): 33 places and when to go
Amman is a major city in Jordan with around 1,060,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Museums and art (10), Temples (4). The best known are Umm ar-Rasas, King Abdullah I Mosque and Ayn Ghazal. The best time to come is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jordan · 31.952, 35.9314
- Population
- About 1,060,000
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Museums and art (10) · Temples (4) · With kids (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- AMM Amman, 26 km as the crow flies
What to see in Amman
The places in and around Amman, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Umm ar-RasasJordanian archeological site50 km
- King Abdullah I MosqueMosque in Jordan2.0 km
- Ayn GhazalArchaeological site in Jordan5.9 km
- MshattaUmayyad desert castle25 km
- Amman CitadelArchaeological site in Amman462 m
- Roman TheatreAncient Roman theatre in Amman, Jordan749 m
- Jordan MuseumArt museum, archaeological museum in Amman, Jordan811 m
- Temple of HerculesHistoric site in Amman, Jordan380 m
- Jordan Archaeological MuseumArt museum, design/textile museum, historic site in Amman, Jordan361 m
- Royal Tank MuseumTank museum in Amman, Jordan4.8 km
- Grand Husseini MosqueOldest mosque in Amman, situated in the downtown area on Talal Street404 m
- NymphaeumRoman nymphaeum in Amman496 m
- Umayyad PalacePalace complex in Amman, Jordan484 m
- Cave of the Seven SleepersCave in Jordan7.1 km
- Royal Automobile MuseumAutomobile museum in Amman, Jordan11 km
- Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox ChurchChurch building in Jordan1.9 km
- Tall al-UmayriArchaeological site near Amman, Jordan10 km
- Tall JawaArchaeological sites in central Jordan11 km
- Khirbet YajouzArchaeological site in Greater Amman Municipality, Jordan9.5 km
- Khirbat az-ZunaArchaeological site in Jordan41 km
- ACORMuseum8.7 km
- Amman Waves Aqua Park and ResortWith kids11 km
- Darat al Funun (Shoman Foundation)Gallery260 m
- JT 302Hiking19 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: JT 304
- History: Khirbat al-Mudayna, Ra’s al ‘Ayn; Ras al Ayn; Ras al Ain
- With kids: La Cueva Aqua Park
- Temples: Siddiqa Fatima Zahra Mosque
- Museums and art: Museum of Popular Traditions, The Children's Museum, Villa Abu Al Huda, Watan Studio
When to go to Amman
The best time to visit Amman is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:08
- FebPossible10:52
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:47
- MayBest time13:38
- JunPossible14:05
- JulBetter not13:54
- AugBetter not13:10
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:12
- NovBest time10:20
- DecPossible9:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. In April, 33 of the 33 places are at their best.
When to go to Jordan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Amman
The nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, Amman), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around Jordan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- As-Salt22 places22 km
- Madaba6 places30 km
- Irbid21 places67 km
- Al-Karak13 places88 km
- Tafilah14 places128 km
- Aqaba14 places282 km
And all of Jordan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Amman?
The best known: Umm ar-Rasas, King Abdullah I Mosque, Ayn Ghazal, Mshatta, Amman Citadel. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Amman?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55.
How do you get to Amman?
The nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), 26 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Amman as the destination and these 33 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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