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Petra, Jordan

cover photo by Ruben Rodriguez Spinetto

Location added by Davidthegray

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 10.0 (average on 13 votes)

Coordinates : 30.3262172,35.4426628 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Monuments and geological formations. The place is one of the most famous in the world. The site includes many photographic opportunities is vast, from the tombs of the Nabataeans (including the famous Monastery and Treasury) to the amphitheater at Suq (along the canyon) to the mosaics. Good points also donkeys, camels and their guides in Jordan.

Recommended equipment : Can any good come back focal length of the wide-angle to telephoto.

Best months : All year round is good, if you stand the summer heat and winter cold. The best season is spring. Obviously it is also the most crowded.

How to get there : Recommended a one-week tour to Jordan. The Roman archaeological zones north of Amman is definitely worth the visit. Madaba and Mount Nevo (if you are lucky and happen on a day with little haze), the castle of Kerak, the desert of Wadi Rum can not be missed. And the Dead Sea: do not make the mistake of rushing losing yourself the opportunity to photograph the beautiful landscapes that you see coming from sud.Petra you can also take daily from Jerusalem, but not the best: while the cost of entering almost doubled, and the vastness of the site includes a visit to a whole day. If he has the strength, you can also go back for the evening show with candles that illuminate the S? Q (the narrow canyon that leads to the "Treasury"). There are two hotels very scenic with beautiful views of the S? Q (sunset deserves).

Visits : The entrance fee is quite salty (50 dinars per head, more than 50 €). Coming from Jerusalem become 90. Very convenient entrance for two consecutive days, for those who have a chance. Inside you can use horses, mules and camels for less fatigue on long treks. Haggle on the price BEFORE you use them. There are several dining options, including two restaurants, one more typical at affordable prices, the other international.

Notes : It is worth to climb up to the "Monastery". It 'a breathtaking place, that the whole scarpinata.Al morning, typically you will arrive at the "Treasury" to the 10 hour maximum crowding. Reserve the best photos for the return late afternoon. Recommended that a tripod, but then consider the weight that will impinge on the whole trip. Highly recommend a visit to "Little Petra" the next day: much more intimate and contained, it is still fascinating.

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Sunrise: 05:39, Sunset: 19:30

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🌕 Full Moon, Brightness: 98%

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