Darat al Funun, Amman

Name: Darat al Funun
Address: Nadeem al Mallah Street 13, Amman, 11183, Jordan
Telephone: +962 6 464 3251

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Darat al Funun (address: Nadeem al Mallah Street 13) is a place located in Amman (Amman province) and belongs to the category of museum, art gallery, theater.

It is situated at an altitude of 2654 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 31°57'14"N latitude and 35°55'48"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Darat al Funun is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Jabal Amman Service car station (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: The Duke's Diwan (museum, 7 min walk), Jordan Archaeological Museum (museum, 7 min walk), Umayyad Palace (archaeological site, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 31°57'14"N, 35°55'48"E

Address

Nadeem al Mallah Street 13Amman 11183 Jordan

Contact

+962 6 464 3251

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Darat al Funun?

Nearby attractions include The Duke's Diwan, Amman (7 min walk), Jordan Archaeological Museum, Amman (7 min walk), Umayyad Palace, Amman (7 min walk), Belbeisi palace, Amman (7 min walk).

How to get to Darat al Funun by public transport?

The nearest stations to Darat al Funun:

Bus

Jabal Amman Service car station (6 min walk)
share taxi to N.bus station (8 min walk)