Editor's Choice Riyadh
This collection highlights Riyadh's architectural and historical evolution. It includes the 19th-century Masmak Fort, a mudbrick fortification central to the kingdom's history, and the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, which details regional heritage through eight distinct galleries. Modern landmarks feature the 302-meter Kingdom Centre with its panoramic sky bridge, the white-domed King Khalid Grand Mosque showcasing traditional Najdi design, and the Riyadh Zoo, home to over 1,500 animals including native Arabian species.
A Masmak
The Masmak Fort, also called the Masmak Fortress or Masmak Palace, is a historic clay and mudbrick fort in the ad-Dirah neighborhood of…
B National Museum of Saudi Arabia
The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a national museum located in the al-Murabba neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
C Kingdom Centre
A 302-meter skyscraper featuring a distinctive inverted parabolic arch and a sky bridge on the 99th floor offering panoramic city views.
King Khalid Grand Mosque
Large mosque featuring traditional Najdi-style architecture, a white stone facade, and expansive prayer halls.
Riyadh Zoo
Established in 1987, this facility houses over 1,500 animals from 40 different species, including several endangered local animals.
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