Amman is a city of contrasts: deep valleys vs. high hills, old
markets vs. new malls, ancient castles vs. rich villas, traditional handicrafts
vs. modern art, and a dusty old souk vs. a futuristic,
modern downtown.
Indeed, like a phoenix rising
from its ashes, a new downtown area is being built in the capital
city, only minutes away from Le Royal Hotels & Resorts -
Amman. Design-led skyscrapers in the Abdali complex have started to transform
the capital into a thriving, modern area for business, leisure and residential
use. This complex
near our Amman, Jordan hotel will soon house an IT hub, the
American University of Jordan, a performing arts center and a library. Open
spaces and cutting-edge architecture will represent Amman’s urban regeneration
with innovative high-rise
and low-rise buildings.
While
Amman features many new developments,
the cultural, classical, and
historic still remain an important part of the city's heritage . The National Archaeological museum boasts an unusual
collection of finds including preserved rhinoceros teeth that date back 200,000
years, famous Dead Sea Scrolls and preserved skulls among many other
attractions. The grand Roman amphitheater right in the heart of Old Downtown is
also a masterpiece of architecture, while its adjacent museum houses
interesting objects related to Jordan's history. The adventurous could also go
up to an old fortress (the Qalaa of Jabal al Qalaa) dating from ancient times on
a large hill with an unparalleled view of the city. With
so many historic locations nearby, explore all that Jordan has to offer during your next stay at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts – Amman.
