Petra University, Amman

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University of Petra is a private university in Amman, Jordan. The University offers the Bachelor and Master Program and has more than 33 nationalities from Arab and foreign countries. The University is located on the airport road and features a green campus as well as facilities such as workplaces, laboratories, ceremonies and studios. It offers an applied education. ()

Local name: جامعة البتراء Established: 1991 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 31°53'35"N, 35°52'30"E

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Petra University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Parliamentary Life, The Jordan Museum, Royal Tank Museum, Abdoun Bridge.

4.8 miNE
Museum
Museum of Parliamentary Life, Amman
124 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amman, the Museum of Parliamentary Life stands as a testament to Jordan's political history and legislative evolution. This museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the nation's parliamentary journey, highlighting the milestones...
4.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
The Jordan Museum, Amman
121 min walk • The Jordan Museum, nestled in the heart of Amman, Jordan, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of the nation's history. Opened to the public in 2014, this modern institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Jordan's cultural heritage, from prehistoric...
3.1 miE
Museum
Royal Tank Museum, Amman
79 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amman, the Royal Tank Museum stands as a modern homage to Jordan's military history, particularly its armored forces. This sprawling facility is more than just a building; it is a journey through time, showcasing a vast collection of tanks...
4.1 miN
Bridge
Abdoun Bridge, Amman
104 min walk • Spanning the wadis of Amman, the Abdoun Bridge is an architectural marvel that connects the residential area of Abdoun with the Fourth Circle of Amman, Jordan. This cable-stayed bridge, which has become an iconic part of the city's skyline, was completed in 2006...
4 miN
Church
St. Joseph's Church, Amman
103 min walk • The St. Joseph's Church, also alternatively called "Latin Church of Jabal Amman", is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
5.1 miNE
Skate park, Park
7Hills Skatepark, Amman
130 min walk • The 7Hills Skatepark is a 650 sq. meter concrete skatepark located at Samir Rifai Park in downtown Amman, Jordan named for the seven hills that the city is built on.
4.8 miN
Archaeological site
Ammonite Watchtower, Amman
122 min walk • Rujm Al-Malfouf is one of a series of watchtowers from the Ammonite kingdom in modern day Amman, Jordan. Its name can be directly translated as the Hill of the Twisted, which derives from the tower's circular shape.
4.4 miNW
Archaeological site
Khirbet es-Sar, Amman
113 min walk • Khirbet es-Sar is an archaeological site in Jordan. It lies in the western suburb of modern Amman, on the edge of a plateau. In the MEGA Jordan database, which stores information about sites located in Jordan, Khirbet es-Sar can be found under numbers 11304 and 3007.
4.6 miN
Palace
Zahran Palace, Amman
117 min walk • Zahran Palace is a palace in Amman, Jordan built in 1957 and has hosted many royal events such as the wedding of the current King and Queen of Jordan.
1.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Tall al-Umayri, Amman
48 min walk • Tall al-’Umayri is an archaeological dig site in western Jordan that dates from the Early Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period.
5 miNE
Flea market, Shopping, Fair
Souk Jara, Amman
129 min walk • Souk Jara is a market in Amman, Jordan. The Souk is a major tourist attraction lying next to Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman, it features handicrafts, antiques, crafts, food, streetwear, art and traditional products from around the Kingdom.