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Odeon Theater

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Intimate amphitheater built by Romans in the 2nd century, offering 500 seats & open-air concerts. People often mention Roman, theater, Amman, visit, small, theatre, Theater, nice, amphitheater, Odeon,


Address

XW2Q+WXF, Al-Hashemi St., Amman, Jordan

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Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (252 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 9 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Roman (28) theater (19) Amman (11) visit (11) small (10) theatre (10) Theater (9) nice (9) amphitheater (8) Odeon (8)
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  • 4/5 Ankur P. 5 years ago on Google • 820 reviews
    This is like a compact version of the big Roman Theater next to it. But, it seems to be in better condition (restored?) and feels more welcoming. There are some funky acoustics if you stand at the center of the arena.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shaher H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Odion Theater or the Winter Theater is a small Roman amphitheater, located in the center of the Jordanian capital of Amman, on the north-eastern side of the Roman Colloquium, which also houses the Grand Roman Amphitheater. It was built in the second century AD, before the grand amphitheater was built, to accommodate about 500 people (Original) مسرح الأوديون أو المسرح الشتوي هو مدرج روماني صغير، يقع وسط العاصمة الأردنية عمّان، وتحديدًا في الجانب الشمالي الشرقي من ساحة الندوة الرومانية التي يقع عليها أيضًا المدرج الروماني الكبير. تم تشييده في القرن الثاني للميلاد، قبل إنشاء المدرج الكبير، ليتسع لحوالي 500 شخص
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ziad A. 6 years ago on Google • 751 reviews
    The Odeon is a small 500-seat theatre. Not to be confused with the large Roman Theatre that stands right next to it, on the southern side of the Hashemite Plaza, while the Odeon stands on the east side of the Plaza. Very nice, tidy and clean old ruins, that is kept in good shape.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mateusz O. 1 year ago on Google
    Definetly have to visit especially when you compare it to Rome Theathre which is next to Odeon. If you have Jordan Pass you dont have to buy ticket.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jeremy k. 1 year ago on Google • 721 reviews
    Excellently preserves Roman theatre. Entry cost is cheap and includes the very interesting Folk Museum. Climb to the top of the theatre and get a feeling of what it must have been like to see a play almost 2,000 years ago. It’s also very lively with families

  • 4/5 Batoul D. 9 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Loved the place! Such a magical historic location You can’t enter the theater unless their is a concert or an event Their is public area in front of the theater
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohannad K. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place that you should see when you visit Jordan
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abdulmalek S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Odeon Theater .... Or Winter Theater is a small Roman amphitheater .... The center of the Jordanian capital, Amman, is located on the north-east side of the Roman Colloquium, which also houses the Grand Roman Amphitheater. It was built in the 2nd century AD, prior to the construction of the Grand Amphitheater, to accommodate about 500 spectators. (Original) مسرح الأوديون.... أو المسرح الشتوي هو مدرج روماني صغير.... يقع وسط العاصمة الأردنية عمّان، وتحديدًا في الجانب الشمالي الشرقي من ساحة الندوة الرومانية التي يقع عليها أيضًا المدرج الروماني الكبير. تم تشييده في القرن الثاني للميلاد، قبل إنشاء المدرج الكبير، ليتسع لحوالي 500 متفرج.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giulia B. 1 year ago on Google
    As an Italian tourist it’s very fascinating to found a Roman theatre so well preserved! Recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mohammad A. 1 year ago on Google • 237 reviews
    The Odeon Theater or the Winter Theater is a small Roman amphitheater located in the center of the Jordanian capital, Amman, where the Great Roman Amphitheater is also located. It was built in the second century AD, before the construction of the Great Amphitheater, to accommodate about 500 spectators. The Odeon Theater was mainly used for musical performances. Archaeologists believe it may have been roofed with a wooden roof or temporary tent to protect the audience and performers from the weather. It is believed that the severe earthquake that struck the city of Amman and the regions of the Levant in 1927 was the main reason for the demolition of a large part of it, especially its high facade. The amphitheater and the surrounding area in the Hashemite Square have recently been restored, where concerts and poetry seminars are held today.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D L. 1 year ago on Google • 84 reviews
    Right next to the Roman theatre and a great deal smaller! Thought it wasn’t included in the Jordan Pass but the guard asked and we said we had it and got in for free. It’s a lot quieter than the Roman theatre - come here if you are avoiding the ruckus and keen on admiring the ancient Roman architecture.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rocio M. 1 year ago on Google • 380 reviews
    Perpendicular to the axis of the Roman Theater, and delimitating Amman's Roman Forum on the East, is the Odeon, a smaller theater mainly used for music, poetry readings, debates, or lectures. Built in the 2nd century AD, its semicircular seating space has a capacity of about 500 seats in 9 rows. It is believed to have been covered with a wooden roof. The stage building used to be richly decorated with friezes and niches. It has a vaulted interior gangway which connects to the stage via three doors.

  • 5/5 محمود �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I advise everyone to visit it (Original) أنصح الجميع بزيارته
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 عايد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An ancient Roman Byzantine heritage (Original) تراث روماني بيزنطي قديم
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanya47 1 year ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, same as Ronan theater but on a smaller scale, the entry is thru the hashemite square
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grzegorz W. 5 years ago on Google
    I was surprised at how big and well kept this place is. It shows you how the Romans has an understanding of aquatics a design. Love this place and would recommend to anyone to come and see
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sales &. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) He needs attention (Original) وبحاجه لعنايه
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yaser A. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad Enters fee 1.25
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zaid R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, great events happen here great place to visit and watch the old Roman's culture Shoman Foundation manage to make a lot of events here Its really nice to see the culture of Jordan growing beside the old Roman's culture.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdallah B. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Nice place to visit, architectural masterpiece Everyone should try and experience the acoustic system when standing in the centre of the theater and speaking
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Julia xtina (. 1 year ago on Google • 130 reviews
    A smaller version of the Roman Theatre that’s right next to it. If you’re scared of heights or stairs, this is the perfect theatre for you to visit as it’s not too high not does it have many stairs.

  • 5/5 Nikos D. 3 months ago on Google • 80 reviews New
    Beautiful roman theater (Smaller that the other next to it) very well preserved. It is included in Jordan Pass.

  • 5/5 Jigar D. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little Roman theatre, maintained very well and still a location for shows and events.

  • 5/5 Tal a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) رهيبة

  • 4/5 محمد منصور �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

  • 2/5 tasnim M. 2 years ago on Google
    It doesn’t lead you to the right location if you are coming from the back. The closing time is not accurate. It was closed during open hours. The inside looks really nice though

  • 5/5 Dilupa S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice theater near the Roman theater. Entrance is free for this theater.

  • 3/5 Nasser M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is place for music concerts

  • 4/5 Ahmad M. 4 years ago on Google
    An ancient construction which is fascinating to visit.

  • 5/5 Mihai P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to visit!

  • 4/5 Darshana R. 4 years ago on Google
    Old but small theater next to great roman theater at downtown amman. Can use the samr ticket bought to enter roman theater. Related to roman theater this is very small. But both side there are walking path, yiu can get nice pics alots..

  • 5/5 HmoDa A. 4 years ago on Google
    The Odeon Amphitheater (Amman) is a small amphitheater My personal belief was that he served as a cabinet in the Roman era, which was the capital of the Romans (Philadelphia) to facilitate the affairs of the state

  • 4/5 PM V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and cosy feel. There is much smaller theater adjacent to and with approach by the side of main theatre. This has very limited seats and may have been built for performances for VVVIPs and VIPs only. Looked nice. Apparently very good renovation / restoration Work. As per Google maps this was a theatre for musical concerts. Well kept and clean. May be it deserved "Good" rating. Unfortunately Trip Advisor does not have that rating.

  • 5/5 Mohd A. 4 years ago on Google
    History, breathe taking

  • 5/5 Eduardo Alves G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must visit in Amman, it is in the heart of the city, a theater for 6000 people, very cool and with two museums inside. (Original) Visita obrigatória em Amã, fica no coração da cidade, um teatro para 6000 pessoas, muito legal e com dois museus dentro.

  • 4/5 Matt S. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool historical site in the center of Amman. It is an inexpensive site to visit and includes two smaller museums in the fee. There is a lot of parking options on the main strewt and surrounded by food and gift shop options. The small museums have local art, coffee, and clothing exhibits and include photograph opportunities.

  • 3/5 Nostalgia N. 3 years ago on Google

  • 5/5 Ahmed H. 4 years ago on Google
    If you came to amman ,you must visit it

  • 5/5 Yazan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very great to host small musical events, I love it watched ton odell in august 2018 and it was blistering to watch ..loved every minute and usually the hosting team is very polite and organised and hospitable .. in all fairness it does feel eleveted especially when you're close to the stage ..but nevertheless it's quite the place with so many historical nostalgia .. the backstage is roomy and allows for multiple bands/musicians to sit comfortably waiting for their turn ..for sure would advice on hosting more events there.. but only when the weather is right.

  • 5/5 Kent O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Kamil A. 4 years ago on Google
    A smaller one, much quieter.

  • 5/5 Ryam A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool (Original) رائع جداً👍🏽😍

  • 5/5 Inna A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small neat neat theater next to a large amphitheater. The entrance is paid, but we persuaded the guard to let it through for free. He agreed, probably because my companion looks like a Jordanian. The locals took her for theirs. The security guard not only photographed us, but also asked to be photographed with us. Prikolnenko. (Original) Маленький аккуратненький чистенький театр рядом с большим амфитеатром. Вход сюда платный, но мы уломали охранника пропустить бесплатно. Он согласился, наверное потому, что моя спутница похожа на иорданку. Местные принимали ее за свою. Охранник не только нас фотографировал, но и просил сфотографироваться вместе с нами. Прикольненко.

  • 5/5 TARIQ O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked it as a place for summer parties (Original) اعجبني كمكان لحفلات الصيف

  • 5/5 Joao P. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best preserved Roman Theatres in the World! The acoustics are phenomenal, still used for live concerts! fortunately, not so many people around! Behind a door, easily overlooked by tourists

  • 5/5 Wael A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool and stupid past (Original) جدا رائع وعراقة الماضي

  • 5/5 Omar 3 years ago on Google
    👍👌

  • 5/5 AISHAH A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting to walk around the history of Jordan (Original) ممتع جدا التجول في ربوع تاريخ الأردن

  • 5/5 حسين ابو �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From the fragrant history of ancient Amon Roman traces are breathtaking (Original) من عبق التاريخ لعمون القديمة اثار رومانية اخاذة

  • 5/5 the h. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Roman palace (Roman amphitheater) in Amman, Jordan 🇯🇴 By a stone theater where there is a point to the public interview if it gets to this point your voice turns into a microphone 📢 Engineering Without Borders (Original) القصر الروماني ( المدرج الروماني ) بعمّان الاردن 🇯🇴 به مسرح حجري يوجد فيه نقطه مقابله للجمهور اذا وقفت على هذه النقطه يتحول صوتك الى ميكرفون 📢 هندسة بلا حدود

  • 2/5 الحاكم٨٨ A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An old stone (Original) حجر قديم

  • 5/5 Hassane E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Soooo (Original) رووووعة

  • 5/5 omar t. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Roman odeon for musical events.

  • 5/5 Muath K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

  • 5/5 هناء أبو �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I attended a concert that was awesome (Original) حضرت فيه حفله موسيقية كانت رهيبه

  • 4/5 Michał H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice little theater from Roman times. Currently used as a concert shell. (Original) Ładny niewielki teatr z czasów rzymskich. Obecnie wykorzystywany jako muszla koncertowa.

  • 5/5 RMM 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was built in the S. II d. C. before the establishment of the great theater. It housed about 500 spectators. It was mainly used for musical performances. Archaeologists believe it may have been roofed with a wooden roof or a temporary tent to protect the presence and performance of climatic conditions. (Original) Fue construido en el S. II d. C. antes del establecimiento del gran teatro. Albergaba unos 500 espectadores. Fue utilizado principalmente para actuaciones musicales. Los arqueólogos creen que pudo haber sido techado con un techo de madera o una carpa temporal para proteger la presencia y el rendimiento de las condiciones climáticas.

  • 5/5 Лилия �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For me, this was the only interesting place in Amman. Therefore, 5 stars. High, you can climb to the top. To think about how long ago people sat watching what was happening on stage. I like it. (Original) Для меня это было единственным интересным местом в Аммане. Поэтому 5 звёзд. Высоко, можно подняться на верх. Подумать о том как давным давно люди сидели наблюдали за происходящим на сцене. Мне понравилось.

  • 5/5 Mahmoud a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

  • 5/5 Keep g. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a lovely night with national music conservatory orchestra symphony- Amman

  • 4/5 Mohammad A. 4 years ago on Google
    Must check in Amman


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