Nymphaeum, Amman

Name: Nymphaeum
Address: Amman, Jordan

#29 among attractions in Amman

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The Nymphaeum is a partially preserved Roman public fountain in Amman, Jordan. It is located a short distance from the Hashemite Plaza, the Roman Theater and the Odeon, at the crossing of Ibn al-Atheer and Quraysh streets in al-Balad. Such fountains were very popular in Roman cities, and Philadelphia, as Amman was known by ancient Greeks and Romans, was no exception. This nymphaeum is believed to have contained a 600 square meters pool which was three meters deep and was continuously refilled with water. ()

Local name: سبيل الحوريات Coordinates: 31°57'1"N, 35°56'10"E

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Nymphaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amman Citadel, Museum of Parliamentary Life, Control tower Ayyubid, The Jordan Museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nymphaeum?

Nearby attractions include The Duke's Diwan, Amman (6 min walk), Roman Theater, Amman (6 min walk), Hashemite Plaza, Amman (6 min walk), Jordan Folklore Museum, Amman (6 min walk).

How to get to Nymphaeum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nymphaeum:

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share taxi to N.bus station (4 min walk)
Jabal Amman Service car station (7 min walk)