{"id":15219,"date":"2025-10-01T12:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/?p=15219"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:28:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:28:35","slug":"million-steps-city-why-amman-is-the-city-of-stairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/en\/15219\/million-steps-city-why-amman-is-the-city-of-stairs","title":{"rendered":"Million Steps City \u2013 Why Amman is the City of Stairs"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Amman is a city made of hills, valleys, and stairs, so walking around is basically a free workout. The secret to getting around faster? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/search\/amman-stairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stairways<\/a><\/strong>. Today, there are many stairways in the city, with almost a million steps\u2014yes, a million!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The first modern stairway popped up in 1870, when the Circassians arrived. Back then, it was just mud, but it got a proper makeover in the 1920s. It has 250 steps, so don\u2019t skip leg day before trying it! Most of the other stairways were built in the 1930s, connecting streets at different heights, making climbing around the city way easier.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Here are some stairways you <em>have<\/em> to see:<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-cairo-amman-bank-stairway-arar-street-right-in-the-heart-of-the-city\">1. <strong>Cairo Amman Bank Stairway<\/strong>, Arar Street \u2013 right in the heart of the city.<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image.png 741w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-434x600.png 434w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-181x250.png 181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-rainbow-stairs-al-ashrafyeh-colorful-and-perfect-for-selfies\">2. <strong>The Rainbow Stairs<\/strong>, Al Ashrafyeh \u2013 colorful and perfect for selfies.<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-2.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-2-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-2-188x250.png 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-umbrella-stairs-prince-muhammad-stairway-downtown-umbrellas-overhead-make-the-climb-magical\">3. <strong>The Umbrella Stairs (Prince Muhammad Stairway)<\/strong>, Downtown \u2013 umbrellas overhead make the climb magical.<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJhR2Yys7mN\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-restaurant-stairway-downtown-climb-up-and-reward-yourself-with-coffee-or-lunch\">4. <strong>Restaurant Stairway<\/strong>, Downtown \u2013 climb up and reward yourself with coffee or lunch.<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ammanjournal.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/img_e0337.jpg?w=768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\"\/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-arar-stairway-al-weibdeh-historic-vibes-great-for-exploring-neighborhoods\">5. <strong>Arar Stairway<\/strong>, Al-Weibdeh \u2013 historic vibes, great for exploring neighborhoods.<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ammanjournal.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/img_e0346.jpg?w=768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-587\"\/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-umar-ibn-al-khattab-stairway-jabal-amman-steep-and-thrilling\">6. <strong>Umar ibn al-Khattab Stairway<\/strong>, Jabal Amman \u2013 steep and thrilling<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ammanjournal.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/img_e0424.jpg?w=768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-577\"\/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-al-kalha-stairway-al-weibdeh-to-downtown-murals-shops-and-local-charm-everywhere\">7. <strong>Al-Kalha Stairway<\/strong>, Al-Weibdeh to Downtown \u2013 murals, shops, and local charm everywhere.<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9j1uy49j1uy49j1u.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9j1uy49j1uy49j1u.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9j1uy49j1uy49j1u-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9j1uy49j1uy49j1u-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9j1uy49j1uy49j1u-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-mango-market-downtown-leading-to-a-market-of-fabrics-and-clothing\">8. Mango Market, Downtown &#8211; Leading to a market of Fabrics and Clothing <\/h2>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_42lib842lib842li.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_42lib842lib842li.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_42lib842lib842li-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_42lib842lib842li-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_42lib842lib842li-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Some people use them as shortcuts, some as running tracks, and some just to get a killer view of Amman. Whatever your reason, climbing these stairs is like seeing the city from every angle.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>So next time you\u2019re going on a walk in Amman, put on comfy shoes, pick a stairway, and start exploring. <\/p>    <p>Image Credits: Amman Guide  &#8211; Amman Journal<\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisamman.com\/en\/15197\/jordan-vintage-diesiel-trains-are-back-family-student-and-tourist-trips\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Jordan Vintage Diesel Trains Are Back! 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