Petra is Jordan's most famous tourist attraction. A city hewn by the Nabateans into the rose-coloured rock hidden behind the surrounding mountains, the site became famous after reports by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812.
From the Petra Travel Guide
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Thanks very much to the owner and his staff for his hospitality. the mussa spring hotel is a little far from the center of wadi musa but the free taxi service can transport you to petra. we come with our 3 childrens and our stay was really good. we recommand this hotel for all and specially for his servicies. ... more
Cannot say anything about this hotel, because even having a booking confirmed when I arrived the property was closed for bussines, so I had to look for another place to stay. ... more
Good vslue for the money. Very clost to Petra entrance gate. Would reccommend without any hesitation ... more
Day 2 - Friday 18th November
Our entire day today was spent at Petra , an ancient city built as the capital for the Nabataeans, It was an amazing place! ...
Posted in Jordan and Israel 2011 by israeladventure
Jordan
Well Jordan was an amazing place, Petra well worth visiting. Interesting when you look on map and think of the amount of times the rulership of this area has changed hands, Petra, known also as Bozrah in The Bible, was the capital city of the land of Edom, I am told. Amman, the capital of Jordan, was in Ammon ...
Posted in Marty and Jane by Martynjane
Petra
Sunday 27-12-64 We tried all morning to get a lift to Petra, but no luck. We finally gave up ...
Posted in Shoestring Road by Ozac