Roman Theatre (Amman)
المدرج الروماني
A Roman theatre seating about 6,000, carved into the hillside during the reign of Antoninus Pius in the 2nd century and the most striking landmark in central Amman.
The theatre was built in the 2nd century AD, when the city was known as Roman Philadelphia, and was carved into the northern hillside. It seats about 6,000 and still hosts performances occasionally.
From the top tier you can overlook Hashemite Square and the Citadel hill opposite. Two side buildings house the Jordan Folklore Museum and the Museum of Popular Traditions, both included in the same ticket.
Admission is about 2 dinars and is covered by the Jordan Pass. Hours are roughly 8:00 to 19:00 in summer and 8:00 to 16:00 in winter. It is in the old town and can be walked together with the Nymphaeum and the Husseini Mosque.
Opening hours
Summer about 08:00–19:00, winter about 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Downtown Amman (Al-Balad)
- Amman Citadel
- The Jordan Museum
- Rainbow Street
- King Abdullah I Mosque
- Royal Tank Museum
- Cave of the Seven Sleepers
- Royal Automobile Museum