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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Amman

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Amman, Jordan

Updated April 5, 2024

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The church-owned restaurant has both courtyard seating and indoor dining area.

Inside the 'Pizza Church' of Amman

A restaurant tucked inside a house of worship trains Iraqi Christian refugees for jobs abroad.
by Gabriel Davis and Matthew Petti
A volunteer with the reforestation effort walks through a woodland near Amman. Today, only about one percent of Jordan is forested.

To Resurrect Jordan's Lost Forests, Plant a Seed in Hearts and Minds

Environmentalists see small reforestation pilot sites around the capital of Amman as a first step to a greener future.
by Jason Ruffin
Saddam Hussein’s face decorates the door of a gold shop in the Jabal Amman neighborhood of Amman. The owner, Adeeb, says his father studied in Baghdad before returning to Jordan and joining the intelligence service.

The Country That Still Considers Saddam Hussein a Hero

The dictator's face crops up on cars, playing cards, watches, and even Instagram.
by Jason Ruffin
Al Nayyar and 22-year-old Dalal Mitwally (left) have collaborated on murals that address female empowerment and gender-based violence.

For These Young Street Artists, Amman Is a Beige Canvas

Color, community, and empowerment are enlivening Jordan's capital.
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