Petra
Petra, originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is an ancient city and archaeological site in southern Jordan. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. Wikipedia
Before you go
Emergency numbers in Jordan
Getting there
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Best-documented sights
All of them in the guide-
Qasr al-Bint Attraction · 780 m -
Lion Triclinium Monument · 550 m -
Monastery (Ad Deir) Attraction · 590 m - Crusaders Castle Ruins · 700 m
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Temple of the Winged Lions Attraction · 950 m - Painted Room Archaeological site · 530 m
- Al Habis Viewpoint · 710 m
- Unfinished Tomb Attraction · 740 m
Within a kilometre of the centre, ordered by how well documented each is — not by a "best" anyone decided. Each opens on the map in the guide. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited there.
Getting around
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