"Often overlooked" `Amran by dutchwindmill

`Amran Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 39 photos

Like elsewhere, some houses are NOT well-kept

Very quiet and charming

This old city is often overlooked as it may have no particular sights distinguishing it from other old cities in Yemen. But the ensemble is very nice and well-kept. And within easy reach. Amran makes for a nice stop on a day trip from Sana'a via Wadi Dahr to Amran and then onto Thula, Hababah, Shibam/Kawkaban and back to Sana'a. Total time behind the wheel: 3 hours.

Nice kids

Fun kids

Some will follow you around, but as this is a city low on tourists they follow the old Yemeni values, including 'no begging'.

Old houses

Amazing places to live

For those with a discerning eye the houses differ from city to city.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quiet; old town in good shape
Cons:--

Last visit to `Amran: Mar 2007
Intro Updated Jul 20, 2007
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Reviews (3)

Ancient hilltop village Things to Do (2)

Not sure what the village is called, but just when you leave Sana'a on the new macadam road to Thula (half-an-hour's... more travel advice

Volcanic scenes between Sana'a and Amran - `Amran

Minibus Transportation (1)

Should be a few hundred rials by minibus from Sana'a to Amran. Get a travel permit. The Governorate of Amran is very... more travel advice

Little visited, undeservedly so Things to Do (2)

The Old City is beautiful and well-preserved/restored. The walls and gates are intact. People are friendly, as... more travel advice

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Comments (2)

grets Oct 28, 2007 at 9:15 AM Report Abuse

I like these sort of untouristy places. :-)
36waterfalls Aug 18, 2007 at 6:14 AM Report Abuse

Pretty as Castles In The Sand ;-) Very different and off the beaten track...thanks for sharing! Groetjes uit het Lage Land!