Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Amman, Jordan to visit (Updated February, 2024)

Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Amman

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Amman through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 63 places from Historical landmark category.

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The Hashemite Plaza

Park

👍👍 Such a beautiful place. It has a focal point in the centre where you stand and speak and you can hear ypur own voice echo. Also if you can do climb the stairs. Climbing up is easy but climbing down is difficult.

4.30 (26.7K reviews) (~1.44 km from centre)

Amman Citadel

Historical landmark

Famous archaeological site with remnants of past civilizations, plus several notable buildings.

4.50 (19.6K reviews) (~1.06 km from centre)

Roman Theater

Historical landmark

Restored Roman amphitheater cut into the side of the hill, home to cultural events & 2 museums.

4.50 (18.8K reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)

Kerak Castle

Historical landmark

Remains of a sizable 12th-century crusader castle complex with a moat, tunnels & landscape views.

4.40 (7.5K reviews) (~88.24 km from centre)

Umm Qays

Historical landmark

👍👍 This archeological site is in northern Jordan and at one point you overlook the borders of Palestine, Siria, and Lebanon. Very impressive. Very nice restaurant on site. It is a little over two hours north of Amman.

4.40 (5.3K reviews) (~81.63 km from centre)

Ten Arches Bridge

Historical landmark

Early 19th-century stone viaduct with 10 arches, with a railway on top & roadway below.

4.30 (4.8K reviews) (~3.32 km from centre)

The Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ

Historical landmark

Sacred spot dedicated to Jesus on the Jordan River, with hermits' caves, monastery ruins & churches.

4.50 (4.4K reviews) (~37.5 km from centre)

Roman Temple of Hercules

Historical landmark

Historic Roman temple remains dating back to 162-166 CE, with a large sculpture of Hercules' hand.

4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)

Roman Nymphaeum

Historical landmark

Only a few columns remain of this ancient, 2-story Roman ornamental fountain made of stone.

4.30 (1.9K reviews) (~1.15 km from centre)

Qasr Al-Harranah

Historical landmark

Well-known castle built before 710 A.D. in a remote desert setting with a visitor center & tours.

4.30 (1.6K reviews) (~56.6 km from centre)

Quseir 'Amra

Historical landmark

This well-known desert castle constructed in the 8th century features notable interior frescoes.

4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~64.81 km from centre)

Arch of Hadrian

Historical landmark

11-m. remains of a triple-bayed Roman arch built in 129 CE to honor the emperor Hadrian.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~35.79 km from centre)

Oval Plaza

Historical landmark

Part of an ancient Roman city, this oval-shaped forum is surrounded by an Ionic colonnade.

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~36.39 km from centre)

Fortress of Umm ar-Rasas (Old Roman City)

Historical landmark

Archaeological site, once a Roman town, with Byzantine mosaics in the ruined Church of St. Stephen.

4.30 (1.1K reviews) (~50.01 km from centre)

Southern Theatre

Amphitheater

👍 Well preserved Roman theater. Wonderful construction

4.50 (1K reviews) (~36.3 km from centre)

Apostles Church كنيسة الرسل

Historical landmark

👍 unsure if it’s included in the Jordan Pass, seems to be in January but was set to pay JOD1 entry. i was alone when I visited and the guide took me through all the roped off areas to get a view of the incredible mosaics - the floor is the largest in Madaba. Just like everywhere else, beautiful and in...

4.10 (1K reviews) (~29.32 km from centre)

Jerash Garden

Amusement park

👍👍 Excellent tour for a Saturday. Place to eat inside the park. Good craftsmanship and lots of local stories. I also recommend taking a guide at the entrance to the park and making the place even more worthwhile…

4.00 (821 reviews) (~35.65 km from centre)

دوار البنزين

Market

3.80 (750 reviews) (~5.3 km from centre)

Temple of Zeus

Historical landmark

👍👍 Just simply awe inspiring- it’s a must visit in Jordan. Please do add it on your list - and you’ll need about 2-2.5 hours. Do get a local guide at first, that takes about an hour and you will get a good overview first, then you can go back and visit everything you wanted to see. It is nothing less...

4.70 (561 reviews) (~36.27 km from centre)

Bethany beyond the Jordan

Historical landmark

👍 Bethany beyond the Jordan, also known as Bethabara, holds profound historical and religious significance. Situated along the eastern bank of the Jordan River, this site is believed to be the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. As a result, it has become an essential pilgrimage...

4.50 (554 reviews) (~37.55 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Amman, Jordan