Odeon Theater — Attraction in Amman

The Odeon Theater or the Winter Theater is a small Roman amphitheater located in the center of the Jordanian capital, Amman, where the Great Roman Amphitheater is also located. It was built in the second century AD, before the construction of the Great Amphitheater, to accommodate about 500 spectators. The Odeon Theater was mainly used for musical performances. Archaeologists believe it may have been roofed with a wooden roof or temporary tent to protect the audience and performers from the weather. It is believed that the severe earthquake that struck the city of Amman and the regions of the Levant in 1927 was the main reason for the demolition of a large part of it, especially its high facade.

The amphitheater and the surrounding area in the Hashemite Square have recently been restored, where concerts and poetry seminars...

Next to the Amman´s Roman Theatre, there is a rather simple building often overlooked by tourists. It is a smaller venue used for musical performances, poetry reading and council meetings, known as the odeon. Built in the 2nd century AD it held about 600 attendants. It would have been covered in its glory days, thus providing a cozier atmosphere than the huge theatre.

Today, the Odeon has been well restored, and provides a venue where locals gather for the late afternoon stroll. If you like reading or pausing to think, the odeon might provide a...

Very great to host small musical events, I love it watched ton odell in august 2018 and it was blistering to watch ..loved every minute and usually the hosting team is very polite and organised and hospitable .. in all fairness it does feel eleveted especially when you're close to the stage ..but nevertheless it's quite the place with so many historical nostalgia .. the backstage is roomy and allows for multiple bands/musicians to sit comfortably waiting for their turn ..for sure would advice on hosting more events there.. but only when the...