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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 11 attractions in Petra / Wadi Musa
Traveler Description: A challenging, but worthwhile trek takes you to this spectacular monastery, the largest monument in Petra.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Address: Petra / Wadi Musa
Jordan

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“Best place in Petra”
5 of 5 stars
Milk-Sheikh
Doha
Apr 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Take a 45 min walk up the mountain on the far side of Petra. The Monastery is a calm,tranquil place where only the song and music (oud) from locals can be heard (not playing for money or turists). The best place in Petra, away from the crowd and touts. more

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