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Wild Jordan Centre

Amman

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Wild Jordan Centre

The Centre sets out to support communities of Jordan's 8 natural reserves, protected areas inhabited by families who produce the merchandise sold at the on-site shop. Profits from crafts, jewellery, herbs, and jams (and all other pieces) constitute the communities' incomes. Wild Jordan Centre also houses an esteemed cafe with splendid city panoramas.

Useful Information

  • Address: Othman Ben Affan Street 36, Amman
  • Phone: +962 6 463 3542
  • More Info: www.wildjordancenter.com
  • Opening House: Daily 9am–11pm
  • More Info: https://www.facebook.com/WildJordanCenter/

Shopping

There is some serious shopping to be done in the capital, and some incredible bargains to be had. For those interested in purchasing gold, the Gold Souk in Ali Ben Abi Taleb Street is the place. Jewellery is often sold by weight, and prices can be brought down if you haggle. To support local social initiatives, shop at one of the several establishments across Amman that forward profits to craftspeople and rural communities that produce goods: textiles, pottery, cosmetics, herbs, spices and more.

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