Riyadh

10 places · Saudi Arabia

landmark

Al Faisaliah Tower

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A golden-ball-topped tower with a restaurant, a mall and views.

Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn)

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A dramatic cliff edge in the Tuwaiq Escarpment with endless desert views.

Kingdom Centre Tower

landmark

A 302-metre skyscraper with a sky bridge and viewing deck that is the symbol of the city.

castle

Masmak Fortress

castle

A clay-and-mud fort from 1865, famous for the 1902 recapture of Riyadh.

palace

Murabba Palace

palace

A former royal palace and part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Center.

museum

National Museum of Saudi Arabia

museum

A museum telling the story of Arabia from prehistory to the modern kingdom.

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Tuwaiq Escarpment

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A long limestone cliff line west of Riyadh with canyons and viewpoints.

Wadi Hanifa

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A restored valley park with walking and cycling paths and picnic spots.