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The Citadel

Amman, Jordan
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in Amman
4.0 of 5 stars 177 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This archaeological landmark features remnants from several different cultures.
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Hawaii
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Citadel is well worth the visit. On site are various ruins and the Archeological Museum where you can view the Dead Sea Scrolls and some of the oldest statues ever made. The views of Amman from this hilltop are awesome -

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Csydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Awesome site, great local guides. Amazing to see how big the original Temple of Hercules was.

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Hong Kong, China
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

...but worth a stop if you know hot to get there and have time.

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

who would have thought BABY ParTHenon in Amman. IT WAS Fun and very interesting esp Hercules fingers

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Riyadh
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We arrived just after the park closed but the guides were still around and we talked them into giving us a quick tour around. We saw all the things to see and had a really helpful guide. I recommend getting there during the day but if time doesn't work in your favor seeing it in the dusk is equally as... More

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Glasgow
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The views are superb and the quality of the remains are excellent

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London, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Beautiful views of Amman and good insight into Roman history

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Montreal, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

No need for a guide at the door (there pushy), pleasant walk with the map that they give at the ticket boot. You will also have a nice view of the city and a fantastic look of the theatre.

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

As the guidebooks tell you, there isn't much by way of historical buildings/ monuments in Amman. Most of those which are there are up in the Citadel. For that reason alone, it is worth going up there- you get a good understanding of the different influences on the city in its past. While not as impressive as some other cities,... More

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Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I spent two nights in Amman, Jordan. I was not expecting too much because some travelers did not find Amman interestin. I enjoyed walking up to the citadel and seeing the ruins and refurbishing of three different eras. The view was also amazing! Don't miss Amman if you are going to jordan

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