{"id":9717,"date":"2025-04-09T12:10:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T10:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?p=9717"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:53:34","slug":"amman-citadel-a-look-at-the-history-of-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/amman-citadel-a-look-at-the-history-of-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Amman Citadel, a Look at the History of Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Located at the highest point in the city and known by its Arabic name \u201cJabal al-Qal&#8217;a\u201d, the <strong>Amman Citadel<\/strong> is an open-air museum where you can discover the history of <strong>Jordan<\/strong> and the incredible panoramic views of this modern metropolis.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-01-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"The Amman Citadel\" class=\"wp-image-10211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-01-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-01.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Amman Citadel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Excavations prove that this Citadel was inhabited for about 7,000 years, being occupied by Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians, until it was conquered by the Greeks and then by the Romans. Finally, it came under Muslim rule in the 7th century and then declined during the 13th century during the Ayyubid dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a place that you should add to your list of <strong>places to see in Jordan<\/strong> if you come on a trip to this fantastic country. We are going to show you everything that this corner hides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-in-the-citadel-of-amman\">What to See in the Citadel of Amman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#final-footer\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-how-to-visit-the-citadel\">How to Visit the Citadel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-temple-of-hercules\">Temple of Hercules<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-umayyad-palace-and-residential-areas\">Umayyad Palace and Residential Areas<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-byzantine-church\">Byzantine Church<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-umayyad-mosque\">Umayyad Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-umayyad-monumental-portal\">Umayyad Monumental Portal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-audience-chamber-and-throne-room\">Audience Chamber and Throne Room<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-the-jordan-archaeological-museum\">The Jordan Archaeological Museum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-panoramic-views-from-the-citadel-of-amman\">Panoramic Views from the Citadel of Amman<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-remember\">Remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-visit-the-citadel\">How to Visit the Citadel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it is worth highlighting the way to visit the Amman Citadel. You can walk to the entrance from the city (be careful, the climb is quite steep, especially if you have a baby) and, once there, you can visit on your own or hire an official guide from those available there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/amman-l1035\/amman-private-sightseeing-city-tour-t501505\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-post-amman-citadel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">book a private sightseeing tour of Amman<\/a><\/strong> that will take you to this and other places in the Jordanian capital in a full day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temple-of-hercules\">Temple of Hercules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temple of Hercules is the most important monument in the Amman Citadel. Although only a few columns of this structure stand, its visible remains are so impressive that they can be seen from all over the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-02.jpg\" alt=\"Arriving at the Temple of Hercules\" class=\"wp-image-10568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-02.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-02-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arriving at the Temple of Hercules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>An upper limb and arm fragments from a colossal sculpture from the Roman period were found near the sanctuary. The statue is estimated to have been around 13 meters tall, making it one of the most impressive works of art from the ancient world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its size, the temple was consecrated to the cult of Hercules, a deity recognized for his unmatched physical strength.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-03-1.jpg\" alt=\"The imposing temple\" class=\"wp-image-10569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-03-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-03-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The imposing temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It has a typical architecture of Ancient Rome, visible in the gigantic podiums and pillars.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-13.jpg\" alt=\"The Temple of Hercules at the Amman Citadel from another angle\" class=\"wp-image-10570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-13.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-13-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Temple of Hercules at the Amman Citadel from another angle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Corinthian capitals found in the Temple of Hercules bear an inscription stating that the Temple of Hercules was built during the reign of Geminius Marcianos as governor of the Province of Arabia (161-166 AD), in honour of the co-emperors of Rome, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-05.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of the capitals\" class=\"wp-image-10580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-05.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-05-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of the capitals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-04.jpg\" alt=\"Huge capitals\" class=\"wp-image-10571\" style=\"width:auto;height:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-04.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-04-467x700.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Huge capitals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-umayyad-palace-and-residential-areas\">Umayyad Palace and Residential Areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the Amman Citadel is the Umayyad Palace, which is a series of historic buildings dating back to around 730 AD. This palace is believed to have consisted of several royal and residential units where government employees could stay. It is composed of a courtyard lined with columns, and the structure displays Byzantine architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-09.jpg\" alt=\"Remains of the Umayyad Palace with Amman in the background\" class=\"wp-image-10572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-09.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-09-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remains of the Umayyad Palace with Amman in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The fortified complex had multiple residential areas intended exclusively for government officials. Various residential structures could be seen excavated inside the Citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-11.jpg\" alt=\"Residential areas\" class=\"wp-image-10573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-11.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-11-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Residential areas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, it also has a huge ancient cistern that was built to supply the water needs of the palace and its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-byzantine-church\">Byzantine Church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Byzantine church, dating from around 550 AD, has a basilica structure with a central and two lateral naves. At the eastern end of the building we find a semicircular apse, which is separated from the church by a screen wall.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-06.jpg\" alt=\"Byzantine Church\" class=\"wp-image-10574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-06.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-06-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Byzantine Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-18.jpg\" alt=\"The church from another angle\" class=\"wp-image-10575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-18.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-18-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The church from another angle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-umayyad-mosque\">Umayyad Mosque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated at the highest point of the Citadel, the mosque lies south of the Umayyad Palace. A raised platform acts as its base, surrounded by seven rows of six columns around a central courtyard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-19.jpg\" alt=\"La mezquita de la Ciudadela de Amman\" class=\"wp-image-10576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-19.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-19-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Amman Citadel Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-20.jpg\" alt=\"Detalle de la mezquita\" class=\"wp-image-10577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-20.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-20-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of the mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-umayyad-monumental-portal\">Umayyad Monumental Portal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This imposing structure served as the official entrance to the palace. Here, visitors were screened and asked to wait until they were announced to the ruler before entering the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-07.jpg\" alt=\"The Umayyad monumental portal of the Amman Citadel\" class=\"wp-image-10578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-07.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-07-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Umayyad monumental portal of the Amman Citadel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The monumental hall is designed in the shape of a cross with a square central room and four niches. The parapets at the top of the central room suggest that it was covered, possibly with a dome, like the one that was rebuilt in the late 1990s.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-08.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of the monumental hall\" class=\"wp-image-10579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-08.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-08-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of the monumental hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-12.jpg\" alt=\"Rear view of the monumental portal\" class=\"wp-image-10581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-12.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-12-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rear view of the monumental portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-audience-chamber-and-throne-room\">Audience Chamber and Throne Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Audience Hall, also known as the &#8220;Iwan&#8221;, was characterized by its open front and a barrel vault covering it. At the back was the cruciform Throne Room, which was supposedly covered by a dome and had a floor of polychrome mosaics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three niches with doors connected to the side rooms, while the north wing opened onto a courtyard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-21.jpg\" alt=\"Audience chamber and throne room\" class=\"wp-image-10582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-21.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-21-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Audience chamber and throne room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-jordan-archaeological-museum\">The Jordan Archaeological Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jordan Archaeological Museum is another of the structures that can be visited in the Amman Citadel. It was built in 1951 with the purpose of displaying Jordan&#8217;s archaeological objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-panoramic-views-from-the-citadel-of-amman\">Panoramic Views from the Citadel of Amman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To end your visit to the Amman Citadel, there is nothing better than enjoying some incredible views of the Jordanian capital.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-10.jpg\" alt=\"Views of Amman with the country's huge flag in the background\" class=\"wp-image-10583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-10.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-10-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views of Amman with the country&#8217;s huge flag in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-15.jpg\" alt=\"Another spectacular view\" class=\"wp-image-10584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-15.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-15-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another spectacular view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-16.jpg\" alt=\"Detail from another point of the Amman Citadel\" class=\"wp-image-10585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-16.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-16-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail from another point of the Amman Citadel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-17.jpg\" alt=\"Y otra vista con rascacielos de fondo\" class=\"wp-image-10586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-17.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/ciudadela-amman-17-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">And another view with skyscrapers in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-location\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1jlO1miHv6gx840m2eZLmSFa9wAyWF2Q&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remember\">Remember<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review our article on the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/jordan-visa-easy-to-get-with-the-jordan-pass\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9727\">Jordan visa<\/a><\/strong> to know the entry requirements to the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save money with\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/heymondo-travel-insurance-discount\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3194\">Heymondo travel insurance<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/jordan-esim-holafly\/\">Jordan eSIM<\/a><\/strong> with unlimited data and a discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located at the highest point in the city and known by its Arabic name \u201cJabal al-Qal&#8217;a\u201d, the Amman Citadel is an open-air museum where you can discover the history of Jordan and the incredible panoramic views of this modern metropolis. 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