DESTINATIONS - AMMAN

What could be more beautiful than to visit the city of Amman, where many artists, musicians and
writers, which come from problem areas, came to see Amman as their hometown.
1. About Amman
Amman, in ancient Philadelphia, is Jordans capital and the largest city in the country. It is an
important political, commercial and cultural center. The town was built on 7 hills and today is
modern and inhabited by Christians and Muslims. It is known for its white houses, kebab and
Arabica coffee. Jordan has no laws prohibiting a particular kind of clothes and is a stable city and
is one of the most libertines cities in the Middle East.
2. History
The city was known around the year 1200 BC under the names: City of Water and RabbathAmmon. In the 3rd century BC it was named Philadelphia. It was built in the Romanesque style
with many imposing public buildings, baths, amphitheaters. In 1921 Amman became the capital
of Jordan and since then was still developed until today to have over 2 million inhabitants.
3. The official language
Arabian
4. The official currency
Jordanian dinar
5. What can you visit in Amman
All roads lead to the city center and from here to the Al Husseini Mosque, built in 1924 on the
foundations of the ancient Umayyad Mosque, Arab conquerors creating a medieval empire with
its capital in Damascus. The dome of a deep blue it rounds under two minarets crescents, and in
the inner courtyard the marble columns sustained by a shorter arch which provides shade. Around
the mosque, the traders agitation defeats the silence who accompanies you up to the exit of the
building. A few blocks away is the entrance to one of the many bazaars of the city, each with a
dizzying array of shops with various goods, everything you could want to find, to look and if the
price is good, also buy.
6. Where and what to eat in Amman
Go in Jabal Amman where you can find affordable restaurants. If you could not find something to
suit your taste in Jabal Amman, you will find many places to eat in tourist areas.

7. How to get to the airport in Amman

You will find many buses and minibuses connecting quickly and in optimal conditions the main
cities of Jordan. There are no railways in Jordan opened for passenger transport, perhaps the best
option is to rent a car. If you have been in Arab countries like Egypt, and you know that the
driving conditions in Jordan are extremely different and civilized ...there will be no problem to
drive. The police does not have any hidden interest.
8. Low cost flights to Amman
Low cost option, but not directly to Amman, but through Tel Aviv. You can fly with Wizz Air
(from Bucharest) or Fly Pegasus (via Istanbul) to Tel Aviv. Go then in the Jordanian capital.
Using the search engine located in the top left, you can accomplish more searches and therefore
you can analyze the prices for flights to Amman. You should not miss the opportunity to book
flights to Amman via Roju.ro. Take advantage of the best rates. Our desire is to offer a better
price that you cannot find elsewhere and more than that we can offer you trips with combined
flights to Amman, in this way you can take advantage of cheaper flights as well. With the aid of
our travel agency is now very easy to buy flights to Amman from wherever you are both with a
low-cost company, and a traditional one. Roju team of tour operators is at your disposal if you
require any additional data.
9. When to visit Amman
In Amman summers are hot (with rare rain) and cold winters. In the months of May and April it
rains often. Therefore, the best time to visit Amman is between the months of June and
September when outside is hot and you do not have to hide from the rain.
10. Hotels and accommodation in Amman
In case you want to travel on a low budget, take a look at the Roju.ro web site and you will find
reasonable prices. Ammans cheap hotels and bed and breakfasts are generally in the center, two
steps away from the Amphitheatre. In Wadi Musa, the little town near Petra, you will find dozens
of accommodations of all standards ... from cheap t bed and breakfasts o the luxurious
Movenpick. It would not be a bad idea if you find a place to stay by the entrance of Petra. First,
you will save your taxi money, but still in the area there is a restaurants inflation at reasonable
prices. In Aqaba you will not find too many bed and breakfasts for foreign tourists. Gulf tourists
or locals frequently visit Aqaba, but you can still find something At the Dead Sea there are
only fancy resorts. Have a look on roju.ro for the best prices.
Roju wishes you a pleasant journey in Amman "a representative place for the childhood of
Jesus"