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Amman, "a modern city built on the sands of time," is the starting point of Art Destination Jordan. This web guide for cultural travellers combines contemporary arts, design and architecture with historical treasures and cultural heritage.

Art Walks & Tours

Art Walks & Tours

Itineraries to visit art spaces
and other sites of interest
in different neighborhoods

Museums & Heritage Sites

Amman Citadel

Amman Citadel

The Jordan Museum

The Jordan Museum

Roman Theatre

Roman Theatre

Not to miss in museums in Amman:

Ain Ghazal statues

Ain Ghazal statues

Earliest large-scale figures, 8700 - 8500 years ago
Adh-Darih Temple Facade

Adh-Darih façade

Nabataean temple façade in the Jordan Museum

Tyche of Amman

Protector of old Philadelphia, Citadel Museum
Fahrelnissa Zeid

Fahrelnissa Zeid

Portraits from her Jordan period, Darat al Funun

Bedouin dresses

Dresses from South Palestine, collection of Tiraz

more Museums & Heritage Sites ►

Art centers & exhibition spaces

First special presentations. An interactive map gives the direct access to all the galleries and spaces for art, design, architecture and culture included in the Walks & Tours.

Art Exhibitions & Events

Amman Design Week
A platform and forum that empowers artists and designers through its comprehensive program of large-scale curated exhibitions, workshops, talks, and events.

Amman Design Week 2019
4 - 12 October 2019. Theme: Possibilities. Director: Rana Beiruti‭. Main exhibition curator: Noura Al Sayeh-Holtrop. Large program thoughout the city.‬‬‬‬‬

Amman Design Week 2017
Special Feature, including photo tours

See also in Art Destination Jordan:

As-Salt is World Heritage

As-Salt is World Heritage

In July 2021, the UNESCO inscribed the historical Jordanian city in the list of World Heritage sites.
History of Petra

History of Petra

Chronological account of facts and figures on the history of Petra and the Nabataeans.
King’s Highway

King’s Highway

Spectacular landscapes and a wealth of historical sites along the ancient route of Jordan.

Recommendations for cultural travellers: Contemporary art, art history, architecture, design, cultural heritage

Web guide: informative photo tours, and special presentations of sites, venues, events, projects

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