Darat Al Funun Darat Al Funun is Jordan’s largest and longest private cultural centre. It’s located in a fine old building It has both permanent and temporary art exhibitions, regular programmes of lectures on art themes and occasional concerts. The concerts are a particular pleasure in the summer when they are held in the garden, graced with both Roman and Byzantine remains. Tel.: 00 962 6 464 3251/2 Roman ampitheatre The restoration sight was on the top of the hill overlooking the amphitheatre and steps were very steeps.the Roman Theater is the most obvious and impressive relic of ancient Philadelphia. The theater, which was built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161 CE), is cut into the northern side of a hill that once served as a necropolis or graveyard. It is very similar in design to the amphitheater at Jerash, and can accommodate 6000 spectators. The theater is still used periodically for sporting and cultural events. Philadelphia This created an economic boom for the city and it flourished. Most of the town’s Roman structures were built in the 2nd century A.D., including the theater, forum and Hercules temple Address:Under Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-247 B.C.), Amman Century Cinemas Century is one of Amman’s few cinemas in which you can see the latest Hollywood blockbusters and, occasionally, some of the smaller independent American and European productions. Century Cinemasis set on the third floor of Zara complex. Address: Zara Centre, Wadi Saqra Street Tel: 962 6 461 3260 Galleria Cinemas Galleria Cinemas are two classy little theatres with amazing sound systems playing the latest in Western cinema. If you want something to eat after the show,they are conveniently located in the heart of posh Abdoun with several cafes, bars and restaurants in close proximity, very convenient Address: Orthodox Club Street, Abdoun Circle Tel: 593 4793 Grand Cinemas Address: Zara Centre,Wadi Saqra, Amman, Jordan Tel.: - 962 6 461 3260 Cinema City Address: Mecca Mall,Amman, Jordan Tel.: - 962 6 551 9711
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