Amman Travel Tips
Unlike grand Islamic cities of antiquity like Damascus or Cairo, Amman is a modern, culturally diverse Arab city. Quite Western in flavor, it's light years away from the typical clichés of Middle Eastern exoticism. In fact, there are two Ammans: conservative eastern Amman (which includes downtown) is home to the urbanized general population, while western Amman is a world apart with leafy residential districts, trendy cafes and bars, and impressive art galleries. It's impossible to gain a full understanding of Amman without visiting both areas.
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Amman Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
This city of two million is graciously traditional, with steep and narrow side streets, small glasses of sweet mint tea, and flowing daytime fashions. Amman is also optimistically modern, with its ...
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Dead Sea from Amman
Written by Viator, April 2011
The incredible Dead Sea sits 400 meters (1,312 feet) below sea level in the Jordan Rift Valley making it the lowest point on Earth. The landlocked Dead Sea is the end point for a number of rivers, ...
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Doing what: Private Half Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour
