Jabal_al-Luweibdeh

Jabal al-Luweibdeh

Jabal al-Luweibdeh

Neighborhood in Amman, Jordan

Jabal al-Luweibdeh (Arabic: جبل اللويبدة), also known as Jabal al-Weibdeh,[1] is a neighborhood in Downtown Amman, Jordan.

For other places with similar names, see Luweibdeh.
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History

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 [ar].[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]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Amman's Most Beautiful District". CSBE. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023.
  2. [2]
    "مقاهي جبل اللويبدة – عمّان مدينة صديقة للأجانب". Ad-Dustour. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023.
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    "A day in the colorful streets of Luweibdeh". Jordan News. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022.
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    "The Designers Combining Work and Play in Amman". New York Times. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023.
  5. [5]
    "For These Young Street Artists, Amman Is a Beige Canvas". Atlas Obscura. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022.
  6. [6]
    "Jabal Al-Weibdeh Parish – Annunciation Church". Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022.
  7. [7]
    "Luweibdeh building collapse death toll reaches 14, search ends". The Jordan Times. Archived from the original on 18 September 2022.
  8. [8]
    "Jordan: Five dead and more trapped under rubble as building collapses in Amman". Middle East Eye. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022.
  9. [9]
    "Building collapses in Jabal Luweibdeh, rescue teams underway". Jordan News. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022.
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