Landmark
Ed-Deir, Petra
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Ed-Deir, the Monastery, is Petra's largest monument, measuring about 50 meters wide and 45 meters tall. Carved into the mountainside, it features a massive facade with a central urn and a simple, powerful design. Reaching it requires a strenuous hike up 800 steps, but the effort rewards visitors with panoramic views of the surrounding desert. Originally a Nabataean royal tomb, it later served as a Christian church. The site offers a quieter, more awe-inspiring experience than the Treasury.
Don't miss
- Climb the 800 steps for a sense of pilgrimage and stunning vistas
- Explore the large interior chamber, used as a church in Byzantine times
- Enjoy the panoramic view of Petra's mountains and valleys from the plateau
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ed-Deir, Petra
You can see Ed-Deir, Petra on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .5★ · 190 travelers2-3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$75 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexiblePrivate 2-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea4.8★ · 18 travelers~48 hoursFree cancellationFrom$210 per personSee dates →More attractions in Petra