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Al Balad – Downtown Amman

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Amman Jordan
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Downtown Amman, known locally as Al Balad, is a vibrant and densely populated historic district offering an immersive experience of Jordanian life. The area is characterized by a network of narrow, hilly streets teeming with shops selling a diverse array of goods, including clothing, spices, souvenirs, and fresh produce. It’s a place where bargaining is common, and visitors can savor affordable and delicious Jordanian cuisine. While often crowded and chaotic, Al Balad provides a unique cultural experience, contrasting with Amman’s more modern areas. Its central location also makes it convenient for exploring nearby historical sites like the Roman Theater and the Citadel.

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OlgaShcherbakova
Amman
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We were planning for this vacation for a long time and it was really wonderful. Visiting these amazing places was a unique experience and we could make a day out of it enjoying and having interesting conversations with the locals. The people were really hospitable and warm and made sure we don't feel left out.

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JosefTomicek
Amman
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We were planning for this vacation for a long time and it was really wonderful. Visiting these amazing places was a unique experience and we could make a day out of it enjoying and having interesting conversations with the locals. The people were really hospitable and warm and made sure we don't feel left out.

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MeszarosMarot
Amman
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I always wanted to visit this city as it was on my bucket list and there is so much to see here that you really really fell in love with the culture, the buildings, the people and the food of this place. We took the tour package where the guide took us to all the main spots and apart from it, we were able to enjoy so much at the markets of the city and shopped so much stuff.

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PavlaTruksova
Amman
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.

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AmalieJeremiassen
Amman
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The place was great, ambience was amazing and the food was delicious and it brought back a lot of memories of your childhood days since the concept of the place was to make customers nostalgic about the comfort food everyone used to have. It was simply incredible.

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JenniferJFerrara
Amman
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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HajnrichNowicki
Amman
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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TotteEklund
Amman
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It is a great place to stay and gives you much luxury and comfort at a great price. The service is great and the management was very prompt and was very helpful and assisted us with everything. The rooms were big and spacious, well maintained and the views from the window of the city skyline was just stunning. Loved my experience here!

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TeklaWalczak
Amman
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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LibbyHerbert
Amman
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Me and my wife stayed there over a weekend and were greeted by the kindest people ever. The city has an alluring charm to it and the locations are so raw and beautiful. All the historic landmarks are just well preserved and are enriched with stories and history. The people of this city are the warmest people i have ever known and overall this place is a magical experience.

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GlafiraEfremova
Amman
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!. It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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KnudEnoksen
Amman
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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KasiaWieczorek
Amman
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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SakariHuovinen
Amman
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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ChristopherHaddeland
Amman
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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AiraSuomi
Amman
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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MaddisonEady
Amman
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.

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KeiraPerkins
Amman
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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JamesPAllen
Amman
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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CsorbaEszti
Amman
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I always wanted to visit this city as it was on my bucket list and there is so much to see here that you really really fell in love with the culture, the buildings, the people and the food of this place. We took the tour package where the guide took us to all the main spots and apart from it, we were able to enjoy so much at the markets of the city and shopped so much stuff.

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