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The Citadel

Amman, Jordan
Ranked #4 of 23 attractions in Amman
4.5 of 5 stars 174 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This archaeological landmark features remnants from several different cultures.
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Hong Kong, China
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

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

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

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

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Riyadh
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
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
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
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 More

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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 More

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Montreal, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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. More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
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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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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 More

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Palo Alto, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Worth a visit and a walk around--best view of the Amphitheater is from here. Amazing pieces in the museum: neolithic to Roman! More

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Doha, Qatar
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

For a little pice of history and some great views of Amman this is a wonderful place to start. http://anthonyschwab.com/adventure/my-travels/amman-citadel/ More

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