Jordan's capital of Amman is a creation of the 20th-century and a fantastic introduction to the Middle East. The cosmopolitan city centre is a line-up of luxury hotels, ultra-modern buildings, upscale restaurants and boutiques, perfect for a contemporary holiday to Jordan with lashings of distinctive Middle Eastern culture. Get a taste of the city's past on a tour of the fascinating ruins like the historic citadel, the 8th-century Umayyad Palace and the Temple of Hercules. A visit to the Jordan Museum is a must.