Put your caffeine addiction to good use at this colourful cafe at the National Gallery of Fine Arts, where you can sample locally sourced coffees, teas and sweet treats while relaxing on cushions hand-embroidered by a women’s cooperative. It's on the top floor of the gallery and has an outdoor terrace, perfect for views of the park below.
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Amman
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