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The main place of interest of the city is located in its very center. This is a complex of mosques named Masjid al Nabawi. It is believed that once the house of the Prophet Muhammad was built on this place. Not far away from the walls of his house he built first mosques, which, unfortunately, failed to survive. Instead of these buildings was built a new complex, which became the greatest building in the world. Here is located another attraction - the tomb of the prophet, as well as the tomb of his daughter Fatima and the first caliph Abu Bakr. On the territory of the city you can see over a hundred of mosques that have been constructed on different epochs. Masjid Cuba built in the 7th century is considered the first mosque.

Because Medina is the world's largest religious center, the entrance to its territory is limited to Muslims only. However, everyone can visit suburban areas. It is also worth mentioning that you still will be able to look at the holy places, even from afar. Holiday season is the best time to visit Medina as the climate in this region is rather peculiar. In summer it is very hot and winters are very cold. However, fall and spring will never prevent you from walks and sightseeing. You'll be surprised to see a huge number of palm groves in this place. It is believed that first palm trees have appeared exactly in this area, and then spread throughout Saudi Arabia.
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