The Colonnaded Street

The Colonnaded Street: attraction guide, practical travel advice and Jordan itinerary ideas.

The Colonnaded Street was Petra’s commercial and civic spine, lined with shops, markets and monumental columns. Its paving stones reveal how Nabataean and Roman life met in the rose-red city.

Tourism in Jordan is easiest to enjoy with careful timing and local context. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan can reach the site comfortably, while full package tours to Jordan combine it with nearby highlights.

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