Amman Citadel

Where it is & how to get there

• Taxi: Ask for Jabal al-Qal'a; 5 minutes from downtown.
• On foot: A steep 20-minute climb by stairs from downtown.
• Uber & Careem: Drop-off at the main gate.

The story of Amman Citadel

People have lived on this hill for over 7,000 years. The Romans built a great Temple of Hercules here in the 160s AD, and its giant columns still stand.

In the 8th century the Umayyads added a palace with a domed audience hall, now restored. The small Jordan Archaeological Museum shows finds from across the country.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Come late afternoon for the best light over the city.
• Look down on the Roman Theatre from the southern edge.
• Allow two hours to see the temple, palace and museum.

What's around Amman Citadel

• Roman TheatreDowntown, below the hill.
• Downtown AmmanSouks and food stalls.
• Rainbow StreetCafés across the valley.

Questions travellers ask