Budget accommodations in addition to spa-style resorts near Dead Sea
Taxis are the best way to get around. Be sure to negotiate the fare beforehand.
May to October
+3hrs GMT
Jordanian Dinar
Arabic, English
The impressive Roman Theatre is the most well-known remnant of Roman Philadelphia in the city. Remember to carry a camera for the view here is spectacular.
The Amman Archaeological Museum was built in 1951 on the Citadel Hill in Amman. It houses artefacts from archaeological sites from all over in the country. The collection includes pottery, glass, flint and metal tools, inscriptions and statuaries.
For a look at the folk heritage of the city, stop in at the Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions.