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The Citadel

Amman, Jordan
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Ranked #2 of 22 attractions in Amman
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This archaeological landmark features remnants from several different cultures.
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Sydney, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

While not as breathtaking as Petra, Um Qais or some of the other historical sites in Amman, The Citadel is a must do experience. Definitely look out for the fragments of the 15m Hercules statue! Such a shame that almost the entire site has been decimated.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Worth visiting for the historical perspective, and for the amazing views. One feels taken back in time, and it is an amazing experience.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The Citadel is a must-see in Amman Jordan. The site contains excavated ruins from several periods and illustrates the amazing history of the area. Each area has some basic signage with descriptions in English and Arabic.There are also many tour guides offering services, if you are really interested in more historical details. They all had badges and seemed on the... More

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Salmiyah, Kuwait
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

It was very interesting to walk along and see the past before your eyes. You did not need a guide as the map that you are given is very explicit.

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Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Amman Citadel is the must-see place to visit in Amman. This place combined the long history with multi- cultural architectures as well as the panorama view of the present Amman. I visited here in the last day of my visit in Jordan. Although I was very tired for 6-day journey through Jordan, but the citadel made me alive again. I... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The citadel in the heart of the city and great views of the city from top. Go to wild Jordan café for some good photographs.

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

The views of Amman from the Citadel make this a worthwhile visit. Walk around and appreciate the centuries of building atop this high point, from the early peoples to Romans to Muslims. The museum was the first in Amman and still has nice items in the collection, but the Dead Sea scrolls have been moved downtown. I don't know if... More

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Zwolle, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

When you are in Amman, you definitely should go to the citadel, where you have a great view over the city and where you can visit old ruins and small museum.

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Great ruins within walking distance of downtown. The walk up to the citadel allow for great pictures of Amman.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Well worth a visit. Especially if you like crawling over ruins. I could have spent all day there. Good views across the old town.

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