Architecture
Jabal Amman is renowned for its historic buildings and distinctive early 20th century architecture. When politicians and entrepreneurs moved into the neighborhood during the same time, they began to build houses, many of the houses featuring a single story and a large front porch running the entire front exposure of the building. Notable houses include:
- Jordan River Foundation House
- Al-Bilbeisi Houses
- Habboo and Akrawi House
- Al-Mufti House
- Jardaneh House
- Mango House
- Sammour Family House
Numerous businesses such as Books@Café, Old View Café, Jordan River Foundation, Wild Jordan, and Royal Jordan Film Commission inhabit these buildings today.
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