Petra

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Petra

Historical place · Maan

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Petra, a stunning 2000-year-old city etched into red rock, enchants with its breathtaking architecture and rich history, making it an unmissable gem.  

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"A new farm-to-table restaurant, Petra is all about modern Mediterranean fare served in an elegant, brick and marble-clad space. Owner Jade Benetatos works with local farms to assemble vibrant, buffet-style lunches that invite customers to build their bowls and salads. In addition to food, there’s a quaint craft and to-go foods section, perfect for souvenir and road trip fuel shopping." - Flora Tsapovsky

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This Iconic World Wonder Is Even More Beautiful at Night — Here's How to Plan Your Visit

"Otherwise cloaked by night, the towering crimson walls of the slot canyon are revealed by the 1,500 flickering candles that flank the footpath leading to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. As I rounded the bend, a luminous sliver of the Treasury presented itself through a wavy chasm. Upon emerging from the gorge, known as the Siq, I was granted the full, illustrious view of Petra's most famous facade aglow with the light among hundreds of candles blanketing its foreground." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"Souza mentions visiting Petra, Jordan with President Obama, marking it as one of the memorable new places he visited."

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Hiking the Jordan Trail to Petra

"Petra is a marvel and the views and scenery you take in when getting here on foot are worth the blisters and sunburn. But it’s the people you meet along the way that make the experience so special. When I say goodbye to Petra, I pass a Bedouin woman in her souvenir stall. I decline her fossilized stones, but as I walk away she offers me tea for my onward journey."

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Your Boarding Pass Could Hold Some Secret Privileges

"Turkish Airlines passengers can get 15 percent off the entrance fee at Petra after presenting their boarding pass."

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Josie Zhang (Jiusi)

Google
Petra was brilliant! We like hiking and it was a lot bigger than we expected. Monastery is quite far, but we loved seeing it. Treasury was super pretty and not too far a walk from the entrance.

Milena Gradojević

Google
Stunning, incredible experience. One of my favorite places ever. Due to surrounding conflicts at the moment, there were very few tourists. We have stayed the whole day over there, but there are routes for 3 days.

Stephen Jones

Google
This is, unfortunately, a once in a lifetime event. Petra is one of the most amazing, beautiful, incomprehensible places I have ever been. I was able to spend an afternoon here and walk around this site. It was not enough. I wish I could come back and spend two or three more days here. The red rock is mesmerizing, every turn presents some more, something different. The ability to walk through some of the ruins brings you closer to the incredible people who built this city thousands of years ago. The slot canyon is mile long suspense builder, and as it gives way to the Treasury you are blown away by the size and exactness of the lines on the building. It is amazing.

M. Akhmedova

Google
Beautiful place as it is a 7 wonder of the world. It is a long hike to get to the monastery but definitely worth it. Get there early as it will be an all day journey. There are people within selling jewlery, gifts, and water bottles. Don't ride the camels or donkeys! The guys riding them around are extremely pushy but be strong and say no. They will scam you and take more money than you need to be spending on those things.

Gaukhar R

Google
Absolutely must to be visited. It's such a beautiful place. The people are beautiful. There are Bedouins who live in the stone city. Unbelievable how people crafted it with very simple tools of that time

Manhal Ismail (Blackblue)

Google
A five star experience ❤️ One of the best experiences I tried in a while Everything is nice and clean and organized. People are great and the place is really one of the seven new wonders

Ahmed Abdelhafiz

Google
The most famous place to visit in Jordan and one of the best old historical places in the world. The road from Amman to it was somehow not good, but we have arrived anyway by google maps.

Ankita Verma

Google
Review: Exploring Petra – A Must-Visit in Jordan! Visiting Petra is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The ancient city is breathtaking, with its stunning rock-cut architecture and rich history. However, it’s important to plan your visit well to make the most of it. For locals, the entry fee is 10 JOD, while for foreign tourists, it’s 50 JOD. I highly recommend getting the Jordan Pass, which includes Petra and saves you from paying extra. Since the walk to the Treasury is quite long, I suggest taking a buggy ride (around 20-25 JOD per person) or a horse ride to save energy. After reaching the Treasury, you can explore further and hike to the Monastery, another spectacular site worth seeing. Make sure to carry plenty of water, wear sunglasses, and apply sunscreen, as it gets extremely hot and sunny. Dedicate a full day to explore Petra properly—you’ll need the time to soak in its beauty and history!