Rainbow Street Explained

31.9506°N 35.9231°W

Rainbow Street
Former Names:Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Street
Location:31.9506°N 35.9231°W

Rainbow Street (Arabic: شارع الرينبو), originally named Abu Bakr al Siddiq street, is a public space in the historic area of Jabal Amman, near the center of downtown Amman, Jordan.

Geography

The street runs east from the First Circle to Mango Street, and contains several attractions from roof top restaurants to pubs. The street runs in front of the British Council building, as well as the headquarters of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company and the cinema after which the street is renamed.[1]

Attractions

Rainbow Street is the location of numerous companies and shops, including the Wild Jordan Center. It is also home to important sites from modern Jordanian history, including the al-Mufti House, the residence of King Talal (Teta Alice's House), and the home of former military commander and Prime Minister Zaid ibn Shaker. Souk Jara is located near the street.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Along Rainbow Street. Rough Guides Ltd. 2007. 10 May 2008. Matthew Teller. 28 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100228172422/http://www.roughguides.com/website/Travel/Destination/content/default.aspx?titleid=87&xid=idh540741840_0140. dead.
  2. Web site: Fitzgerald . Sunny . Taste of Rainbow Street: a stroll along Amman's famous road . Lonely Planet . 13 July 2021 . 13 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210713090032/https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-stops-on-a-stroll-along-ammans-famous-rainbow-street . live .