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Impressive new mosque, with a church opposite. Together, they give an interesting view.
Situated in two separate buildings and in between a (open to the) public park of sculptures, it is showing international, contemporary art with a focus though on regional work.
Rujm Al-Malfouf
A circular watchtower built by the Ammonite kingdom some time between 500-1000 BC.
Gilgamesh Art Cafe
Art studio and cafe in a 1930s house. Hands-on workshops in pottery, Raku, Kurinuki, stained glass, glass painting, acrylic painting and Kintsugi (traditional Japanese repair with lacquer and metal powder), taught in English or Arabic. Sessions last about two to three hours and no experience is needed. Coffee, tea and snacks are included in the price. Booking in advance is recommended.
Near the 1st Circle in Jabal Amman, this is an interesting area to walk around and explore, it is named after the old Rainbow Cinema which is now out of use, but the area has experienced a revival with many of the old houses being restored and put into use, in the area there are some cafes and bars including Books@cafe and Wild Jordan, both with great views, a Caribbean restaurant, an Indian restaurant, a sushi joint, and an ice cream shop. There is a hammam, and the Royal Film Commission which sometimes holds outdoor screenings on its patio and some interesting small shops. Across the street from the British Council on Rainbow St., there is the refreshing Turtle Green Tea Bar where everything is in English and you can borrow a laptop to access the internet while enjoying your snack.
The Khalid Shoman Foundation
The 'small house of the arts' in Jabal el Weibdeh, overlooking the heart of Amman, is housed in three adjacent villas from the 1920s (and the remains of a sixth-century Byzantine church built over a Roman Temple), it has a permanent collection and also holds changing exhibitions. In the same area there are other small art galleries and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.