Saudi Arabia sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Shopping in Saudi Arabia is one of the main attractions due to the lack of sufficient other entertainment. The country's religiosity affects all areas …
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Saudi Arabia is a country where everything is subject to religious dogmas. There are not many official holidays here. All of them are religious in …
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The climate of Saudi Arabia is harsh and arid. The air temperature rises to 50 degrees in many regions in summer. The animal world is quite diverse at …
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History and Entertainment
Saudi Arabia is famous not only for its religious attractions. Its guests also have an opportunity to enjoy different entertainments. Food traditions of the country deserve to be mentioned. At national restaurants, dishes are still cooked by special old recipes. Main values of the national cuisine are beef and lamb dishes. Poultry is cooked here in a special way too. A famous national dish is corn porridge called burgul. Another masterpiece of the national cuisine is guzi, i.e. baked lamb that is filled with spices and nuts when being cooked.
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Masjid an-Nabawi
From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
There is no accurate date of the mosque building that we see now. The first references to it are unknown but the first mentions of it date from the 12th century. Apart from the Prophet Muhammad, two first Muslim Khalifa - Umar and Abu Baker, were buried here. At the beginning, the mosque has executed a wide range of functions: … Read all
Kaaba
From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
At the beginning of the 7th century, the Kaaba underwent the first major reconstruction, each year the number of pilgrims became larger, so the area around the church gradually expanded. The shrine repeatedly suffered from floods and fires, after which … Read all
Abraj Al-Bait Towers
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
Among the main design features of the architectural complex it’s worth noting helipads on the roof. The highest in the complex is the Royal Tower, it is decorated with a huge clock face. The dial diameter is 43 meters. A huge clock is located at an altitude … Read all

Sightseeing in popular cities of Saudi Arabia
The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is considered the main state museum of the country. Its extensive collection of exhibits has no equal. For the convenience of visitors, the exhibits are divided into eight thematic sections. The hall with archaeological exhibits is of greatest interest. Unique scientific artifacts are kept there. A separate collection is devoted to the history of the formation of Islam. The most beautiful religious monument is Al-Madi Mosque built of red brick. Its walls … Read more

One of the highest fountains in the world, which was named after King Fahd, is located in Jeddah. The height of the fountain is 312 meters. With the onset of darkness, this fountain highlights 500 floodlights. This gorgeous fountain can be admired endlessly. It is one of the most photographed places in the city. The Al-Rahma Mosque, which is also known to many travelers as the Floating Mosque, is considered to be the most beautiful architectural monument. The thing is that it is located … Read more

Traditional souvenir shops offer various fragrant oils and perfumes created on their basis. Female visitors simply cannot resist jewelry in the traditional Arabian style that often comes with precious and semiprecious stones. Beads, headwear in the national style, and special carpets for prayers handmade by local craftsmen are also popular categories of souvenirs. Visit local markets in order to shop for amazing oriental sweets. For example, travelers are simply in love with local figs. Of … Read more

An original historical site is the ancient cemetery Jannat al-Baqi. It is believed that in this cemetery many rich and famous inhabitants of Medina buried. It is now impossible to find the tombs. From many tombstones there were only fragments of old stones covered with cracks because, for many years the cemetery was in desolation. Not long ago, a tourist center was built on its territory. Excursions to the alleged graves of the great prophets are organized for pilgrims and tourists. Fans … Read more

Those who love relaxing in picturesque places on a hot day should visit the park called Oasis Garden. It is very big and beautiful. In it, you can always find a comfortable place for peaceful recreation. The park is distinguished by the diversity of plants, so it is quite cool even on a hot day. The most unusual attraction is King Abdulaziz Air Base. Now, it is used as intended, so non-authorized people are not allowed to enter the base. Despite this, tourists can take interesting … Read more
