Street of Facades
Monument · Petra

Street of Facades

Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It lies along the main path inside Petra after the Siq. The facades show Nabataean carving styles from the first century BC. Look for variations in doorways, pediments and decorative elements on the upper storeys.

On day 1 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Good to know

Tickets
Included in Petra entrance ticket
Time needed
20 to 40 minutes
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Walk from the Treasury along the main colonnaded street

Itineraries with Street of Facades

Day 1 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Petra's main trail

How Street of Facades fits into a day.
  1. 6:30SiqPetra
  2. 7:30Al-KhaznehPetra
  3. 9:30Street of FacadesPetra
  4. 11:00Royal TombsPetra
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Street of Facades questions

How do you reach the Street of Facades?

Enter Petra through the Siq. Continue past the Treasury and turn onto the main path where the facades begin.

How long does it take to see the Street of Facades?

Most visitors spend 20 to 40 minutes walking the length and examining the carvings.

Is the Street of Facades part of the main Petra ticket?

Yes. No separate ticket is required beyond the standard Petra entrance fee.

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