Amman

Jordan's capital and largest city, Amman spreads across a landscape of hills and valleys, with a dense café and restaurant scene, a Roman amphitheatre, and ancient ruins woven into the urban fabric. East Amman holds the bulk of the historic sites, while the west is more modern. The city also sits within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region, making it a practical base for exploring Jordan.

• Population1,275,857
• Nearest water4.6 km
• Nearest mountain1.7 km
• UNESCO within 50 km3