Rainbow Street (

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: شارع الرينبو), originally named Abu Bakr al Siddiq street, is a

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in the historic area of

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, near the center of downtown

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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

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building, as well as the headquarters of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company and the cinema after which the street is renamed.

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.

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* Streets in Amman Tourist attractions in Amman {{Jordan-road-stub

Geography

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