The most beautiful places in Petra
The best of the rock city of Petra
The rock city of Petra is undoubtedly the most famous tourist location in Jordan. Here you will find incredible rock tombs, of which the Treasury is probably the most famous place in all of Jordan. In addition, there are amazing rock massifs with viewpoints, gorges, but also several Roman monuments. Let's see what is definitely not to be missed here.
Treasury in Petra
Jordan's most famous place
At the very end of the Siq gorge is „the“ most famous sight from all of Jordan – the so-called treasury – the most beautiful tomb of the entire rock city, famous for its pink color in good lighting conditions. Until the afternoon hours, there is a crazy noise here, then gradually it starts to become a pleasant silence. The small square in front of the Treasury serves as a crossroads in all directions. continue reading
Monastery (Ad-Deir) in Petra
The second most beautiful monument in Petra
The impressive tomb of Ad-Deir is considered the second most beautiful „building“ in the rock city of Petra. In the Byzantine period, it was used as a church (hence its name). There is also refreshments a little further away. From there you can continue to the famous viewpoint of the breathtaking landscape here continue reading
Ravine Siq
The most famous canyon in Petra
The walk of the Siq gorges is an experience in itself – steep walls, in several places only a few meters apart. The concreted bottom takes away a bit of the romance, but in those crowds of tourists, it probably can't be any other way. Strangely enough, the passage here is better around noon, when the interior of the gorge is nicely lit, the rest of the day is shrouded in shadow. continue reading
Royal tombs in Petra
Breathtaking tombs in the rock city of Petra
One of the biggest attractions of the rocky city of Petra are the monumental royal tombs here. After climbing a flight of stairs, which thankfully discourages most visitors, you will reach a whole series of these impressive royal tombs (Urn, Silk, Corinthian, Palace and Tomb of Sextius Florentius). You can view them all in detail. continue reading
Obelisk Tomb at Bab as-Siq
Breathtaking rock tomb in Petra
The most important monument on the way to the gorge is a beautiful tomb with obelisks. It is definitely more interesting to look at it when you return in the early evening, when it turns golden with the setting sun. continue reading
Alley of facades
The largest concentration of rock tombs in Jordan
Alley of Facades is a place located just a short distance behind the famous Treasury. You will find dozens of rock tombs here. The tombs vary in height – from a few meters to an impressive height of more than twenty meters. In addition to the crowd of foreign tourists, you will also meet a number of local tourists enjoying their national wealth. continue reading
Theater in Petra
Ancient rock theater
Behind the Fasád alley and the souvenir stalls you can reach the old theater (it is said that it could hold an incredible seven thousand spectators). The theater is beautifully set in a rock massif. From there, you can continue either to Sloupová street or to the royal tombs. continue reading
Street of columns
Roman monuments in Petra
After exploring the tombs and their surroundings, it's time to descend back down the stairs and join the main route leading to the Roman monuments. From a distance, you can see all the tombs next to each other. From left: Palace, Corinth, small Silk and Urn. continue reading
Djinn Blocks Tomb
The first rock tomb
The first rock tomb you come across on your way inside the rock city of Petra is called the Djinn Blocks Tomb. It can almost be said that there is hardly a place in the surrounding rocks where a tomb has not been carved. continue reading
Lion's Tomb
A small tomb in the rocks
It is worth making a small detour from the main road to the interesting Lion's Tomb. continue reading
