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Places to visit
 

The Morabba Palace
Also known as Qasr al Murabba. It served as the residence and court of King Abdul Aziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. The palace reminder of the city’s fascinating past. The construction of the palace began in 1936 and was completed in 1945. Sprawling over 9800 meters, Murabba Palace boasts the traditional Najdean styled architects.

The National Museum

help to explore centuries of Arabian prehistory, history, culture and art at the Kingdom’s biggest and most entertaining museum. Housed within striking modernist architecture and flower-wreathed gardens. It's eight halls exhibits everything from Neolithic rock art to replicas of the buildings of old Jeddah, as well as transporting visitors on a magically interactive tour of the ages.

Sky bridag

Is the sixth tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia. Completed in 2002, this 99-storey building rises 302.3 meters in the sky and overtook Faisaliyah Tower as the tallest tower in Saudi Arabia, however, it has since been surpassed by five other buildings but remains the most iconic building in the Riyadh skyline.

Masmak Fortress

Built in 1865 during the Second Saudi State, the fortress was given the name Masmak the Arabic word for a tall, strong building with thic walls. It was the main base for the defense of Riyadh. When AL Rasheed family took control, the Saud Family were forced to flee into exile in Kuwait. There they remained until 1902.Abdul Rahman Al-Saud arrived in Riyadh accompanied by 63 men He told 23 of them to wait at the border in case the mission failed,

then entered the capital where he recapture the fortress and with it Riyadh.

Diriyah

Was the former residence of the Saudi Arabia royal family (1727- 1818) and is one of top-notch tourist places in Riyadh. Explore the whimsical essence of Riyadh at this enthralling desert village which is also a panoramic UNESCO heritage site. Upon entering tourists will walk through cobbled narrow pathways lined with verdant lancing palm trees rendering a picture-perfect backdrop for photography.

Shaqraa

It is a Saudi governorate, located 180 km north of Riyadh, the largest city in Al-Yamamah state. Was a stopping point on the Riyadh-Taif road before the opening of the new road. Was formed before the advent of Islam.It suffered from the war of the Turks against Bin Saud in the year 1818, when Shaqra people were known for the support of Imam. The Emir of Shaqra, Hamad bin Ghayhab, ordered the people of Shaqra to dig a deep trench around their city. And they built a wall on the edge of it. When Shaqra was surrounded by Turkish artillery, its people went up to ambushes from which the Turks were attacked from the walls, which made it difficult for the Turks to advance. The fighting intensified and they could not resist anymore, so the people of Shaqra demanded a truce. It was agreed that the Turks would not enter the city and Shaqra would be secured - provided that the Turks would not be attacked from behind when they advance and that the people would submit to Turkish rule.

Ushaiqer

is an ancient city that has been famous ever since the pre-Islamic era for its salt and wheat production. The city is located 160 km away from Riyadh and is also known for its poets. The Al Qasab Salt Flats make for an interesting site to visit as you can witness the production of raw salt from flat expanses of ground covered with salt. It produces about 200,000 tons of salt annually and has been famous since ancient times for its high-quality salt and is still sold in plastic packets throughout the Kingdom.Towards the west of the salt flats, the land is bordered by the massive sand dunes of Ad Dahna Desert. The Qasab Salt Flats are just above an hour’s drive from the capital city, so you can easily plan a day trip here if you are in Riyadh.

Boulevard City

Riyadh Boulevard represents an open complex with an area of 900,000 square meters. In 2021,its area tripled to accommodate 9 secondary areas. It includes 200 restaurants,cafes and various stores, with a 3-km walkway, 9 international studios, 4 Arab and international theatres, as well as a designated area for children containing 500 electronic games.

Al-Bassam heritage house

A grand building was built in 1955 using traditional Najdi ventilation and lighting techniques. It covers an area of 3,500 square meters. It's a historical palace including museum and souk. Features 30 rooms spread across two floors, including guestrooms, storage rooms and bedrooms.

Buraydah Camel Market

Historically, camels were the main source of transport in Saudi Arabia. Now, being far more technologically advanced, Saudis value the camel, both for its place in the country's cultural past, but also as a thoroughbred racing animal, as well as a reliable source of milk, food and leather.in the outskirts of Buraydah, across two square miles, lies the largest camel market in the world. Every day at six in the morning, the Buraydah camel market comes to life as vendors and buyers exchange riyals for camels,sheep, goats, and goods such as saddles, halters and blankets. The markets are pure chaos, with thousands of camels rattling in their rusty pens,men from all over hoisting their purchases into the back of their pick-up trucks, and the screams of animals mixed with sand, heat, and smell! Most of the camels purchased at the Buraydah market are destined for the slaughter-house, as camel meat is a prized delicacy. At special auctions a thoroughbred camel can be sold for as much as a million dollars. Visitors can enjoy ancient crafts, traditional foods and agricultural produ