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Colonnaded Street (Street of Facades) - Petra
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and far fewer tour groups, golden hour brings out the stone's warm tones.
Budget tips
Petra requires a paid site ticket; buy a Jordan Pass before arrival if eligible to cover entry and the visa and save money, there are no regular free public days though Jordanian residents get reduced rates.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Day-trippers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Nopeat faktat: Stroll down a broad paved avenue lined by two parallel rows of towering columns, where shopfronts and niches hint at a bustling market life. Warm sandstone still holds faint pigment traces and carved graffiti, letting you imagine merchants haggling and stonecutters at work.
Kohokohdat: Approach a monumental facade that soars about 39 meters above the street, sunlight slivering into its carved crevices and turning ochre stone to burnished gold at midday. Look closely at the column bases and you'll spot tool marks only 2–3 millimeters wide and faint streaks of red pigment, tiny fingerprints of the artisans who shaped every surface.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy, closed shoes because the flagged street is uneven and can be slippery when dusty.
- Best photos are taken from the southern end looking north where the colonnade frames Qasr al-Bint in the distance.
- Avoid the middle of the day when tour buses and heat peak; aim for the first guided groups or an hour before closing.
- Skip short paid carriage rides through the main approach if you prefer to walk slowly and photograph details up close.
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