The cultural and economic center of Jordan, the city of Amman is quite young, but the first human settlements appeared here more than ten thousand years ago. Of the local attractions, the Fortress Hill is the most popular with tourists, on the top of which there are monuments of more than one era, including architectural ones, represented by the remains of the fortress walls. There is also a Byzantine church, the most beautiful colonnade of Hercules, which, after the destruction, was completely restored. Below, near the Fortress Hill, there is an ancient amphitheater, which was designed for 6 thousand spectators. This amphitheater is the most imposing part of the once famous Roman city of Philadelphia. The construction of the amphitheater began in the second century BC, before that a giant cemetery was located on this hill. A little east of the amphitheater lies the Odeon, built around the same time, it was used mainly for musical performances. Many buildings on the Fortress Hill and at its foot have already been destroyed by time, but interesting examples of Byzantine, Roman and Muslim architecture have still been preserved here. The small town of Salt is located in the suburbs of Amman. Now it is hard to believe that just a few centuries ago it was the capital of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over the current lands of Jordan. A tourist visiting Salt sees a wide network of narrow streets, white stone houses and narrow windows, typical of Turkish buildings. The city has several interesting museums and a school of folk crafts, where anyone can see how potters and weavers work. View antique Palestinian silver jewelry, traditional rugs, embroidery and ceramics are available at the Salta Archaeological Museum. One of the best resorts in Jordan is Aqaba, which lies on the Red Sea coast. Surprisingly clear water and northern breeze created the best conditions for relaxation here. Around the city, low mountains rise, which change their color several times a day. Also, thanks to these mountains surrounding Aqaba, a unique microclimate is created here, and you can swim in the sea at any time of the year. In winter, the water temperature never drops below +22 degrees. The underwater world in the waters of Aqaba is surprisingly rich, and some species of fish and corals are found only here. Of the historical sights, the most interesting is the Aqaba Fortress, built by the Mamluk Sultan in the 16th century. The city of Jerash is also popular among tourists. that this is where Greco-Roman architecture is best preserved. Surprisingly, colonized streets, temples, theaters and much more still remain in the city. Based on the remains of the city wall, scientists were able to establish that people lived here 2500 years ago, and this is not surprising, because the city, unlike many Jordanian cities, is provided with water all year round, and the favorable climate makes living here as comfortable as possible. Every year, in July, Jerash hosts a traditional culture festival, which is one of the most important events in the life of the city. An amazing and unique place not only in Jordan, but also on the planet is the Dead Sea. The territory on which the Dead Sea is located is the lowest part of the earth (400 meters below sea level). There is 10% more oxygen in the atmosphere of this region than over any other sea, and the thickness of the ozone layer is the greatest, due to which the penetration of ultraviolet rays harmful to the body is excluded. The water in the Dead Sea is the saltiest among all closed lakes on earth. Water comes here from the Jordan River, but approaching the sea, a significant part of the water evaporates. Every year, thousands of tourists come to this place, who can not only have a good rest, but also improve their health, since the water and mud of the Dead Sea are healing.
National cuisine of Jordan
According to ehotelat, Jordanian cuisine is more similar to traditional Arabic, but still it has its own unique features. The formation of traditional cuisine was strongly influenced by the arid climate characteristic of this region, as well as its location (the intersection of several cultures). Contrary to popular belief, local food is not as spicy and spicy, but mint, other herbs, pine nuts, olives and onions are added in large quantities. Pickled vegetables, all kinds of salads, pastries with various fillings usually serve as snacks. During the meal, Jordanians consume a relatively large amount of bread for Europeans, instead of which flatbread is used, which often replaces spoons, as in many Arab countries. From meat products, preference is given to chicken and lamb. Shawarma meat cakes, lamb or veal with potatoes and rice, and meat soup with garlic are popular everywhere. Desserts made in Jordan are considered among the best in the Arab countries. Baklava is famous all over the world, a dessert made from guava “zhavafa” and various sugar-coated fruits.
Transport
Public transport is available only in a few major cities in Jordan. It is represented by ordinary buses that run along a specific route and various minibuses and fixed-route taxis. In small towns, public transport is limited to minibuses. The most convenient way to get around the city are taxis, which are of two types: fixed-route (white), plying only on a certain route and ordinary taxis (yellow). Despite the fact that meters are installed in all taxis, it is worth negotiating the price before boarding.
