Byzantine Church, Petra

Name: Byzantine Church
Address: Petra, Jordan

#5 among attractions in Petra

Ruins, Church

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The Byzantine Church at Petra is a prime example of monumental architecture in Byzantine Petra. It sits on elevated ground in the city center, north of the so-called Colonnaded Street. It is one of three Byzantine churches on the hillside, the others two being the Ridge Church and the Blue Chapel, the 5th - 6th century chapel north of the main church, so called because it was fashioned with blue Egyptian granite. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°19'50"N, 35°26'40"E

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Byzantine Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siq, Al-Khazneh, Great Temple, Petra Theater.

0.6 miSE
Narrow walkway through rock walls
Siq, Petra
17 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...
0.7 miSE
Historical place, Ruins
Al-Khazneh, Wadi Musa
19 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...
~930 ftSW
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Great Temple, Petra
5 min walk • The Great Temple of Petra, a breathtaking historical landmark nestled in the heart of Jordan's ancient city, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Nabataeans. This archaeological marvel, believed to have been constructed around the 1st century BC...
0.4 miS
Theater, Ancient Roman architecture
Petra Theater, Wadi Musa
11 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.
~1430 ftW
Temple
Qasr al-Bint, Petra
7 min walk • Qasr al-Bint, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Nabataeans. This monumental structure, believed to have been built in the 1st century CE, is one of the few freestanding buildings in...
1 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Ad Deir, Petra
25 min walk • Ad Deir, also known as The Monastery, is an awe-inspiring historical landmark tucked away in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. This monumental structure is carved directly into the pink sandstone cliffs, exemplifying the architectural prowess of the Nabateans who...
0.7 miS
Memorial
Tomb of the Roman Soldier, Petra
18 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.
~380 ftNW
Church
Ridge Church, Petra
2 min walk • The Ridge Church is one of several churches in the ruined city of Petra, Jordan. The Ridge Church is thought to be the oldest church building in Petra, built on the ridge overlooking the city in the 3rd or 4th century built of Nabatean and Roman material.
0.6 miS
Mountain
Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra
16 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.
0.6 miS
Temple
Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra
16 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.
~1460 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Temple
Al-Khazneh, Petra
8 min walk • Al-Khazneh is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times.

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Nearby attractions include Ridge Church, Petra (2 min walk), Great Temple, Petra (5 min walk), Qasr al-Bint, Petra (7 min walk), Al-Khazneh, Petra (8 min walk).