Amman is an old city that abounds in places of great historical interest, as well as archaeological sites that spell out the Amman history and culture. Places you just cannot miss once in Amman include:

Citadel Hill:With its ancient ruins, the citadel atop a hill is a great testament of the history of Amman. Numerous excavations here have revealed remains from the Stone Age, Islamic and Roman periods. The Citadel Hill also features several structures, such as the impressive Omayyad Palace (al-Qasr), the Great Temple of Amman and a Byzantine basilica.

Roman Theater:This splendid Roman amphitheater is a great Philadelphia relic that is cut into the hill. Seating close to 6000 people, this place is still used for events on certain occasions. The Roman Theater is also home to two cultural museums.

Jerash:One of the best preserved Roman sites in the world, the Jerash lies 50 km north of Amman. This city remained buried under sand for hundreds of years but today attracts thousands of travelers, scholars and historians from around the world. The main draw of the city its theaters, churches, arches and stone chariot-rutted streets.

Dead Sea:Located at a distance of 45 km from Amman is the main tourist attraction of Jordan - the Dead Sea. At 1,335 feet (407m) below sea level, it is the lowest point on earth. The water in the Dead Sea is four times saltier than normal ocean water hence is devoid of any plants or animal life. The water here has curative properties, drawing travelers from all over the world since ancient times.

Amman is the economic and political heart of the country that welcomes hordes of international travelers to its shores. The city has no dearth of great places to stay, which can be easily characterized into budget and luxury hotels.

Budget Hotels:Travelers on a budget will have options galore in Amman in the form of hostels, guest houses and budget hotels. The ones worth a mention include Toledo Hotel, Abbasi Palace Hotel, Cliff Hotel, Sydney Hostel, Canary Hotel, Hotel Hisham, Alarz Hotel, Hotel Region, Al Rasheed Hotel and Darotel Hotel. Located amidst city attractions and close to the city center, these hotels offer comfortable rooms with attached washrooms, central heating and satellite TV along with other services and amenities.

Luxury Hotels:Travelers who are ready to indulge wouldn`t mind spending some extra bucks at the luxury hotels in Amman. These super luxurious hotels offer the best of services and amenities to both leisure and business travelers. The most sought after luxury hotels in Amman include InterContinental, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt, Kempinski, Le Meridien, the Regency Palace Hotel and Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel and Towers.

All national require a passport valid for at least 6 months to travel to Amman. All nationals, including British, Canadian, Australian, USA and other EU nations require a visa to travel to Amman. The above mentioned nationals are eligible to apply for a one-month entry visa on arrival except for the King Hussein Bridge at the Jordan/Israel border.

Spring, summer and fall are the peak tourist seasons in Amman. Maximum numbers of travelers to Amman are witnessed from the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region who visit the city to escape the unbearable heat in their own lands. European ad North American visitors prefer to travel Amman during the spring and fall season.

Amman experiences a temperate climate all through the year with hot summers and cool winters. Summers in Amman (June, July and August) are hot and dry with cooler evenings and absolutely no rainfall. Winters in Amman are cold and wet. October to March is the time when the city gets maximum rainfall with frosty mornings and great chances of snowfall.

Currency:The currency used in Jordan is Dinar (JOD). Travelers checks can be cashed at exchange bureaus or banks with the former giving a better exchange rate. Large hotels also exchange currencies for travelers. Major tourist shops, hotels and restaurants accept credit cards. Banks are closed on Fridays.

Language:98% of the population of Jordan is Arabic, making Arabic the most spoken language in the country. English is also widely spoken and understood in business and political circles, as well as amongst educated people.