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Petra

Ma'an, JordanWorld Heritage

Petra, Ad Deir (the Monastery)
Petra, Ad Deir (the Monastery) · Photo: Azurfrog · CC BY-SA 3.0

Why it's famous

Rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs. UNESCO 1985, one of the New 7 Wonders.

Don't miss
Walk the Siq at sunrise, climb to the Monastery (Al-Deir) by mid-morning.
Tip
Petra by Night runs Mon/Wed/Thu, 8:30-10:30 PM from the Visitor Centre. 2,000 candles light the Siq to the Treasury.
Address
Wadi Musa, Ma'an, JordanOpen in Maps

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List. The selection is by the TripWalkers team; UNESCO does not rank its sites. Opening hours and prices can change; check before you go.