Amman Citadel (Amman)
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, 1 km from center (عمان)
World / Jordan / Amman
hill, citadel, archaeological site
The Amman Citadel is built on Jebel Al Qala'a and comprises a Roman temple complex with a fortress as well as an ancient Ummayyad palace, a small Byzantine basilica and the Temple of Hercules (the 'Great Temple of Amman'). It is located in the heart of Amman and offers spectacular views over the Roman theatre and major parts of Amman downtown. During the holy month of Ramadan, concerts, shows and events are organised within Amman Citadel every night.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman_Citadel
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 31°57'17"N 35°56'9"E
- Ain Ghazal 5.2 km
- Hibabiya 58 km
- Umm al-Jimal (Ancient town) 58 km
- Umm as-Surab 63 km
- Sama 65 km
- Defyaneh 71 km
- Khirbet al-Bazayiz 75 km
- Khirbet al Mahara 76 km
- Khirbet Umm Sananeh 77 km
- Roman Circus 81 km
- Jabal Al-Qal'a 0.3 km
- Wadi Al Hadadeh 0.6 km
- Jebel el Qosoor 1.3 km
- Jabal Al Hussein Refugee Camp 1.6 km
- Jabal Amman 1.6 km
- Yarmouk area 1.9 km
- Jabal AL Hussain 2 km
- Jabal Al-Waibdi 2.1 km
- Basman 2.7 km
- Al Abdali 3.2 km