As you walk through different neighborhoods, you'll notice that there are plenty of restaurants and cafes where people spend their time catching up with friends after work or enjoying brunch on a quiet Saturday. You'll also pass by several bakeries where the warm smell of bread will invite you in to buy a quick snack on your walk. And of course, there are plenty of stops you can make to purchase fresh ingredients for the next dish you'll make. Downtown Amman is your best choice for grocery at it has an expansive food market with plenty of fresh produce, spices, an array of healthy, savory and salty snacks, pickled sides and really anything else you need to fill your dinner table. There, you'll also find a lot of stores that specialize in selling traditional items, such as embroidered gowns called thobes, souvenirs, craft supplies for calligraphy and embrodiery, among so much more.
Art and Education Much like New York City, you will also see that one of the many charms of Amman lies in the street art. Building facades and other walls are canvases for graffiti and outstanding murals made by both Jordanians and international artists, making the city a true open air museum of visual arts. In Amman, art is something created by the people, for the people. It becomes a vessel to commemorate, honor and remember certain cultural symbols and concepts that represent Jordanian society, culture and identity. In addition to the visual art that one can see, there are also numerous exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, galleries and community centers where people come together to engage with and immerse themselves in all kinds of creative work that is produced in the region.
