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Al-Haram Mosque, Saudi Arabia

From series “The Most Iconic Temples in the World”
Year: 16th century. Height: 95 meters.

The largest mosque in the world is located in Mecca. On the territory of the Al-Masjid al-Haram Mosque is the most important Islamic sanctuary - the Kaaba. As the legend tells, the construction of the first mosque near the great sanctuary began in 638. The mosque, which is visited by millions of believers today, was mentioned in the historical documents for the first time in 1570. The mosque area is 357 000 sqm, and the height of the minarets reaches 95 meters. Four huge gates serve as an entrance into the mosque. In addition, the mosque was equipped with 44 entrances all round.

Al-Haram Mosque, Saudi Arabia Apart from the Kaaba, the mosque also preserves many other religious sanctuaries, including the stone 'makan Ibrahim' and the holy source Zam-zam. The last major reconstruction of the mosque was completed in 2012, its territory is still 400 square meters larger. Although today more than a million people can be unique on the mosque terrarium, the mosque can not receive all the pilgrims during the religious holidays.

Recently, the adjacent territory was also reconstructed for carrying out the religious events. Only 2.5 million people can be found within the mosque and the adjacent squares. The huge popularity of the religious monument has brought to the perfection of the surrounding infrastructure, near the mosque is the largest skyscraper complex in the world - located Abraj Al Bait Towers. In some towers are the chic hotels, from whose rooms one can enjoy the panorama of one of the most majestic religious buildings Next - Temple of Emerald Buddha


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Nearest airports:
 »  King Abdulaziz Airport JED - in 74 km
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Best hotels near Al-Haram Mosque

Nawazi Ajyad Hotel

Located in 0 km from Al-Haram Mosque
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Rooms: 180
Rooms include wooden floors and a classic décor. Each has a TV, a tea/coffee maker, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some offer views of the … More: photo, rates and booking
Nawazi Watheer Hotel

Located in 1 km from Al-Haram Mosque
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Rooms: 398
Rooms include a TV and a tea/coffee maker. Each has a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bathrobe and hairdryer. Transportation from … More: photo, rates and booking
Rowaa Golden Hotel

Located in 2 km from Al-Haram Mosque
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Rooms: 186
All units at Rowaa Golden Hotel are furnished with warm colours. Each room comes with a minibar, TV and private bathroom with a bath and shower. You … More: photo, rates and booking
Makarim Mina Hotel

Located in 3 km from Al-Haram Mosque
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Rooms: 294
All rooms feature tiled floors. Each unit offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Makkah … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Al-Haram Mosque - Mecca

Raffles Makkah Palace remains the most famous and prestigious hotel in Mecca. It is open in one of the skyscrapers of Abraj Al-Bait Towers. The luxurious hotel offers stylish guest rooms with premium designer furniture made of dark wood and magnificent carpeting. Only finest materials are used in the design, such as precious sorts of wood and marble. Luxurious wall panels and paintings complete the fabulous look. The hotel also provides its guests with a number of extra services. There is a spa salon with the separated gym for men and women. Gourmet travelers will find it incredibly exciting to visit Levantine Al Majlis restaurant, the menu of which includes magnificent Mediterranean delicacies.

The next hotel in our review, Hilton Suites Makkah , is a fitting rival of the prestigious Raffles Makkah Palace. The gorgeous hotel is open in the heart of the city, and the distance to Al-Haram Mosque is no more than 400 meters. Sumptuous décor is one of the main advantages of the fabulous hotel. It’s a fantastic place where visitors can relax in the magnificent hall with marble finish and an eye-catching fountain. Guest rooms of the hotel are large and have a premium design with finest materials. There are several interesting trading pavilions that offer souvenirs in the national style. Hilton Suites Makkah also offers a range of services for business guests of the city.
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