Wu'ayra Castle, Petra

Name: Wu'ayra Castle
Address: Petra, Jordan

#13 among attractions in Petra

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Wu'ayra Castle is a ruined Crusader castle located in Wadi Musa, Jordan, 1 kilometre north of the main entrance to Petra. It was founded by Baldwin I of Jerusalem as an outpost of the larger Montreal Castle, which stands about 34 kilometres north of it at Shoubak. The area is extremely rugged and difficult to access. The site rises about 1,050 metres above sea level and is surrounded by a natural valley. ()

Coordinates: 30°19'59"N, 35°27'57"E

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Wu'ayra Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siq, Al-Khazneh, Petra Theater, Tomb of the Roman Soldier.

1.1 miSW
Narrow walkway through rock walls
Siq, Petra
30 min walk • The Siq is a breathtaking gorge that serves as the main entrance to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, a testament to nature's artistry and human ingenuity. This narrow passageway, hemmed in by towering cliffs, stretches for about 1.2 kilometers and leads directly...
1.1 miSW
Historical place, Ruins
Al-Khazneh, Wadi Musa
29 min walk • Al-Khazneh, often referred to as The Treasury, is a breathtaking ancient structure carved directly into the pink sandstone cliffs of Wadi Musa in Jordan. This historical landmark, renowned for its Hellenistic architecture blended with Eastern traditions, is one of the...
1.3 miSW
Theater, Ancient Roman architecture
Petra Theater, Wadi Musa
33 min walk • Petra Theater is a first century AD Nabataean theatre situated 600 m from the centre of Petra. Substantial part of the theater was carved out of solid rock, while the scaena and exterior wall were constructed.
1.5 miSW
Memorial
Tomb of the Roman Soldier, Petra
39 min walk • The Tomb of the Soldier, also called the Tomb of the Roman Soldier, is one of the best-preserved tombs in the ancient city of Petra.
1.3 miSW
Mountain
Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra
34 min walk • Jebel al-Madhbah is a mountain at Petra, Jordan, at whose peak there is a large Nabataean ritual site centered around an altar.
1.4 miSW
Temple
Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra
35 min walk • The Temple of the Winged Lions is a large Nabatean temple complex located in Petra, Jordan, and dated to the reign of King Aretas IV.
1.1 miSE
30°19'20"N • 35°28'45"E
Ayn al Sadr, Wadi Musa
29 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Hot springs
1.1 miSW
30°19'20"N • 35°27'5"E
Treasury, Petra
29 min walk • Ruins