The city also features a dwindling selection of bazaars which should not be missed for a genuine shopping experience that is ultimately much better fun than a mall. Jabal el Qala: located on a hill in the middle of the division between old and new Amman, this ancient citadel is one of the premier attractions in the Jordanian capital. Roman Theatre: constructed into the side of a hill, this nearly 2,000-year-old Roman theatre is the biggest structure of its kind in Jordan with seating for 6,000 people, and is still used for shows today. Historians believe it was built in the middle of the second century AD by the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. Rainbow Street: an area of the city that is undergoing something of a revival, Rainbow street is a series of fully restored houses intermingled with cafes close to the 1st Circle in Jabal Amman. This is rapidly becoming a centre for Amman’s cultural scene and also features a number of interesting little shops. Abu Darweesh Mosque: the most surprising of Amman’s religious sites, this mosque looks a little bit like an ornate, three-dimensional chessboard in striking black and white with a large dome and minaret decked out in the same patterns. Balad Souk: slowly succumbing to the high-rise modern development around it, this market at the heart of the old city is a must for any visitor seeking out that Middle Eastern bazaar feel. The Balad is the name of the old city which is itself worth a wander. | 
