Things to see in Saudi Arabia
170 places worth seeing in Saudi Arabia on an illustrated map: Al-Masjid Al-Haram, Prophet's Mosque, Mount Arafat, Quba Mosque and Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Al-Masjid Al-Haram The holiest site in Mecca and Islam is Grand Mosque. The massive mosque is the world's largest mosque and can accommodate up to 2 million pe
- Prophet's Mosque The Masjid Nabawi, or the Prophet's Mosque, is the second most important pilgrimage site in Islam, where devout Muslims offer prayers. Men a
- Mount Arafat 70m (230 ft) high Hill of Arafat is a granite hill in the outskirts of Mecca is the site where Prophet Muhammad stood and delivered the Fare
- Quba Mosque This is either the oldest mosque in the world or the second-oldest, and dates from the time of the Prophet Muhammad. New construction was ad
- Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia two sites in northern Nejd, comprising a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Hira The cave of Hira is an important site, since atop the mountain locally known as Jabal Al Noor is where Muslims believe Muhammed first had th
- Kingdom Centre Undoubtedly Riyadh's most stunning piece of modern architecture, at 305 m the Kingdom Centre is the second tallest building in Saudi Arabia
- Al-Baqi' A huge graveyard, where most family members and companions of the Prophet are buried. It is only open for a few hours each day. The entrance
- Masjid al-Qiblatain Further away is the Masjid al-Qiblatayn where the Quran recounts that the Prophet was ordered by Allah to turn his face from Jerusalem to th
- Mount Uhud Other things to be seen, a little away from the city, are the plains and mountain of Uhud where the battle took place. There is also the bur
- KSU Stadium Opened in 2015, this is the home ground of Al Nassr FC, who play soccer in Pro League the top tier. It has a capacity of 25,000 and in 2027
- Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City This no longer has a resident soccer club. It's being expanded to 27,000 for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Finals.
- King Fahd's Fountain With a maximum height between 260 and 312 m, this fountain in the Red Sea is the tallest in the world. Water ejected reaches supersonic spee
- Jannat al-Mu'alla This is the cemetery in which companions and relatives of Prophet Muhammed are buried, including his first wife, uncle, grandfather, great-g
- Jabal Thawr This is the cave in which Prophet Muhammed hid in as he made departure to Yathrib (now Medina) from Mecca while being pursued by Quraish of
- Al Jum'ah Mosque Masjid Jumua where the Prophet prayed the first Jumua or Friday prayers.
- Jawatha Mosque The mosque where Friday prayers were offered for the first time outside Medina in 8th Hijri (Around 630 AD).
- Jubail Church Ruins of a 4th century church belonging to the Church of the East. As of 2021 the area is fenced off to prevent vandalism.
- Murabba Palace Riyadh's second old mud-brick palace, built by King Abdul Aziz after he conquered Masmak Fortress and figured he should built something hard
- Mecca Gate An arched gateway on the highway to Mecca. It marks the boundary of the area where only Muslims are permitted to enter.
- Mosque of Al-Ghamama Masjid Gamama where once he had prayed for rain.
- Deera Square Next to the Great Mosque and the mutawwa headquarters, this nondescript expanse of cement is known by expats as Chop-Chop Square as convicts
- Hegra Ancient settlement in Saudi Arabia.
- The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition The museum aims to educate the Muslim community on the architectural designs of the two holy mosques.
- Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography Located in the Khuzam Palace, built in 1928. The collection ranges from artefacts of the Stone Age attributed to the Acheulean period found
- Qasr al-Farid The most iconic site at Hegra, this tomb stands 23 meters high and proudly alone.
- Clock Tower Museum Science museum located in the Abraj Al-Bait towers.
- Nasseef House The former house of one of Jeddah's main trading families is being renovated as a museum and cultural center. Great views from the top floor
- Al-Madinah Museum One of few non-religious sites in Medina, this museum showcases the history of Medina from prehistoric to modern time.
- Abraj Al Bait Building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
- Columns of Rajajil Consists of 50 groups of erected stone columns and a number of stone pillars carved from sandstone. It is unclear when they were erected but
- Jaffali Mosque
- Al-Shallal Theme Park The park boasts of having the largest double looped roller coaster in the Asian continent. Operational since 2004, the roller coaster at the
- Al-Zaher Palace Museum Historical museum that exhibits the history of Mecca and various archaeological collections.
- Qaryat al-Faw Ancient village and the capital of Kinda.
- Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions Ancient settlement in Saudi Arabia.
- Jabal al-Nour Holy mountain in Saudia Arabia.
- The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization This museum uses models, holograms and video to present a minutely detailed view of the Prophet’s daily life and character.
- Shubra palace A former royal residence, built in 1858, now a museum.
- Al Sakkaf Palace Built in 1927, this palace was the first seat of government for Ibn Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia.
- Salwa Palace The residence and first home of the Saʿūdī Amirs and Imāms during the Emirate of Diriyah. It is considered the largest palace on the site, r
- King Fahd Sports City Football stadium of Saudi Arabia.
- Al Faisaliah Centre Skyscraper and shopping complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Al Naslaa Rock formation in Saudi Arabia.
- Jabal Sawda Mountain in Saudi Arabia.
- Hijaz mountains Mountain in Saudi Arabia.
- Burj Rafal Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Tarout Island Island in Saudi Arabia.
- Jeddah Light Lighthouse in Saudi Arabia.
- Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh.