Jabal al-Luweibdeh
جبل اللويبدة | |
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Coordinates: 31°57′20″N 35°55′40″E / 31.95556°N 35.92778°E |
Jabal al-Luweibdeh ( Arabic: جبل اللويبدة), also known as Jabal al-Weibdeh, [1] is a neighborhood in Downtown Amman, Jordan.
Jabal al-Luweibdeh was founded in the 1920s, shortly after Amman itself was founded in the nearby valley, eventually merging with it, becoming part of the old downtown area. [2]
Paris Square ( Arabic: دوار باريس), formerly known as Hawooz Square ( Arabic: دوار الحاووز), [1] is the epicenter of Luweibdeh. In the middle of the square stands a copy of the Wallace fountain. [2]
The area is considered to be fashionable, containing expensive cafés and restaurants, as well as a bustling art scene. [3] [4] [5] The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is located in Luweibdeh, as well as the Our Lady of the Annunciation Church and the headquarters of the Jordanian Writers Society . [2] [6]
On 13 September 2022, a building in Luweibdeh collapsed, killing 14 and injuring 10. Poor maintenance of the old building was blamed for the tragedy. [7] [8] [9]
Jabal al-Luweibdeh
جبل اللويبدة | |
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Coordinates: 31°57′20″N 35°55′40″E / 31.95556°N 35.92778°E |
Jabal al-Luweibdeh ( Arabic: جبل اللويبدة), also known as Jabal al-Weibdeh, [1] is a neighborhood in Downtown Amman, Jordan.
Jabal al-Luweibdeh was founded in the 1920s, shortly after Amman itself was founded in the nearby valley, eventually merging with it, becoming part of the old downtown area. [2]
Paris Square ( Arabic: دوار باريس), formerly known as Hawooz Square ( Arabic: دوار الحاووز), [1] is the epicenter of Luweibdeh. In the middle of the square stands a copy of the Wallace fountain. [2]
The area is considered to be fashionable, containing expensive cafés and restaurants, as well as a bustling art scene. [3] [4] [5] The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is located in Luweibdeh, as well as the Our Lady of the Annunciation Church and the headquarters of the Jordanian Writers Society . [2] [6]
On 13 September 2022, a building in Luweibdeh collapsed, killing 14 and injuring 10. Poor maintenance of the old building was blamed for the tragedy. [7] [8] [9]