King Hussein Mosque
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- Best time to go
- March–May, October–November
- Budget
- $
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The King Hussein Mosque stands in the heart of downtown Amman, near the old Roman forum and the bustling markets of the city centre. Rebuilt in 1924 by King Abdullah I on the site of an older Umayyad-era mosque, it long served as the principal congregational mosque of the capital. Its pale stone façade and slender minaret rise above the surrounding covered bazaars. The mosque remains an active place of worship and a familiar landmark for those exploring the historic core, where gold souks and spice stalls crowd the nearby lanes.
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