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Murabba Historical Palace - Riyadh

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Murabba Historical Palace, الملك سعود، Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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Description

Location and History

The Murabba Historical Palace, also known as the Qasr al Murabba, which means 'the square' in Arabic, is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. To be exact, it is located two kilometers to the north of the old city of Riyadh, about half a mile away from the Masmak fort.

History

The palace is known to be the first building to be built outside the old city's walls and was initially built by King Abdulaziz, who is known as the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. The construction began in 1936 and came to an end in 1945. At the time of construction, the palace was built as a residential place for the king's family and his court. As of now, it is one of the museums of the city.

Landscape and Architecture

The building is made up of several palaces used for different purposes. The cubic building had it all, ranging from residential buildings and service facilities to diwan of the king and a vast and breezy courtyard surrounding the building. Around the courtyard is a brick wall, having a total of nine gates. As of now, the main gate is the one on the southern side, as it allows a very short link to the nearby mosque.

There are many attractions in the museum that attract tourists, some of the most popular of which are the personal belongings of King Abdulaziz and photographs from meetings he conducted with prominent people from all over the world. 

Destination Type
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Location

Murabba Historical Palace, الملك سعود، Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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chahra beloufa

chahra beloufa

08/10/2023 19:00

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A place that shall be visited. I loved the architecture which landscapes the history of Saudi Arabia. The rooms all set with historical items, the lights, the colours, an amazing journey that will take its visitors to the prestigious past. I highly recommend. I loved the garden and our tour to the museum nearby where I visited Hijra exhibition mesmerising and worth visiting.
Bilal Kazi

Bilal Kazi

06/15/2023 21:19

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Amazing History of Saudi Arabia and Cool water float in the Garden, having a temp of coolness especially in summers are best here . Free of cost both garden and museum From 4-10 PM
Señora Valeria

Señora Valeria

06/09/2023 13:43

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Another interesting place to visit in Riyadh because of its history and culture. It gave me a better understanding about Saudi Arabia. No entrance fee and parking is available surrounding the palace. Include this place in your list of places to visit in the city.
merajuddin sabir

merajuddin sabir

04/25/2023 16:58

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Its a nice block, the palace and the museum are decent. Like an hour tour max. The place feels very green, unlike the rest of Riyadh.
Pranay Pai

Pranay Pai

04/14/2023 20:31

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It's located next to the national museum of Saudi Arabia and is worth a visit. It belonged to the founder of the kingdom and also has his private car collection.
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05/15/2023 14:43

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