Downtown Amman

Where it is & how to get there

• Taxi: Ask for Al-Balad.
• On foot: Stairs lead down from Jabal Amman.
• Uber & Careem: Drop-off by the Roman Theatre.

The story of Downtown Amman

Ancient Philadelphia stood here, and its 6,000-seat Roman Theatre from the 2nd century AD is still used for events.

Around the King Hussein Mosque, narrow souks sell gold, spices, sweets and clothes, and old restaurants have served hummus and falafel for generations.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Try falafel and kunafa at the old downtown shops.
• Eat breakfast of hummus and falafel downtown.
• Climb to the top of the theatre for the view.

What's around Downtown Amman

• Roman TheatreAt the east end.
• Amman CitadelOn the hill above.
• Rainbow StreetUp the stairs.

Questions travellers ask