Top 5 Historic Sites in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

February 3, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Coordinates: 23°0′N 45°30′E / 23.000°N 45.500°E / 23.000; 45.500
Restaurants in Riyadh Province

1. Al Masmak Fortress

3153 Al Thumairi St, Riyadh 12634 Saudi Arabia
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4.5 based on 602 reviews

Al Masmak Fortress

This renovated 19th-century mud fortress looks like a giant sandcastle, and contains costumes, handicrafts, a sitting room, a courtyard and a well.

Reviewed By Guide583759 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Masmak Fort museum is must to see. The Fort is built from clay and mud-brick, it has four watchtowers and thick walls. The fort is lying in the center of the old quarters of Riyadh. Masmak played a major part in the kingdom's history; it gives a nice introduction to the beginnings of the Saudi Arabia. Admission is free. There is a small gift store with handmade native gifts.

2. Ushaiqer Heritage Village

Heritage Village, Ushaiqer Saudi Arabia +966 55 512 6211 [email protected]
Excellent
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Ushaiqer Heritage Village

Reviewed By malshenaiber - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Can’t say enough, it is my lovely village, make sure to visit it while you are around, you will be most welcomed.

3. Diriyah

Diryah Saudi Arabia
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4.0 based on 312 reviews

Diriyah

These ruins of the first capital of Saudi Arabia consist of walls, houses and palaces, some of which have been restored

Reviewed By Guide583759 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

This is another worth seeing site of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture, colourful Saudi doors, Al Bujairi park, and maze of small alleyways with cafes and craft shops. This is the place of Diriyah Museum, a former palace with exhibits on Saudi history as well as the Al-Zawihra Mosque. Wadi Hanifah valley is lined with date palms and it is a popular spot for picnics, walking, and cycling. I recommend to visit the place in mid afternoon and stay till after the sunset. When it gets dark, the whole area lights up setting an amazing stage for picture taking. If you are lucky, you can see a light show depicting the history of Saudi Arabia.

4. At-Turaif District in Diriyah

Diryah Saudi Arabia http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1329
Excellent
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4.0 based on 31 reviews

At-Turaif District in Diriyah

Reviewed By deond857

Oh my goodness, how can I write a review worthy enough to explain the amazing experience at the site?! We went today and were given a personal tour, even before the site reopens to the public after what can only be described as a total transformation. By that I don't mean its been overly modernised or ruined. It had Been sympatheticly restored in appropriate areas to show the history, whilst still showing enough of the old to be authentic. I've been fortunate enough to visit many places in the world and actually as we pulled up likened it to Pompeii in Naples Italy. I loved it when we went there, but I have to say that this place absolutely smashes Pompeii out of the water and without a doubt the quality of the place, service and education/history should not be missed if visiting Riyadh. Dare I say, it might even be a reason to visit altogether and for me to return with family and colleagues. Loved it from start to finish. Its a triumph!

5. Imam Mohammed bin Saud Mosque

Diryah Saudi Arabia http://www.diriyahseason.sa/en/discover-diriyah.html

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