Baab Makkah Djeddah - Porte de la Mecque

BAB MAKKAH The Makkah Gate in Jeddah is one of the oldest gates remaining in the country. The history of Jeddah traces back to the origin of the gate. The Makkah Gate is also known as the Bab Ashlam and the Sham Gate. It is one of the main entrances for the Hajj pilgrims. Of the numerous sightseeing in Jeddah, the Makkah Gate is one of the most prominent. Jeddah sightseeing will never be completed without visiting the fabulous Makkah Gate. During 100 AD Jeddah was fortified by limestone coral walls. During the 16th century, people constructed 6 watchtowers and gates. The people constructed them to defend against the Portuguese attack. Of the 6 gates, Bab Makkah was the eastern gate and Bab Al Magharibah the western one. The gate Bab Sharif was south facing. The other gates Bab Al Bunt, Bab Sharaf, and Bab Al Madinah were north facing. The Makkah Gate in Jeddah is one of the three reconstructed gates. The Makkah Gate in Jeddah is located in the Downtown of Jeddah. Numerous pilgrims frequently come to the city of Jeddah and also go from the city of Jeddah. The Makkah Gate at Jeddah provides the getaway to this wide gamut of pilgrims. Near the gate, the locals offer fine hospitality to the pilgrims and tourists. The caravanserais are present there to make life easier for the visitors. The architectural brilliance of the gate is worth going through. The Turkish influence is largely evident in the construction of Makkah Gate at Jeddah. During the evening the brightly lit Makkah Gate makes for awesome sightseeing.

My first time in Jeddah and see the great history of the protection.

Sep 2023. Paid parkings. Quite crowded in the evening. Variety of items with separate markets like electrical, shoes, food items etc.

The Mecca gate was historically the most important gate for Jeddah, Arabia's official pilgrim port. It stands at the start of the road that led to Islam's holiest city. In the last 14 centuries, billions of pilgrims have passed beneath it. The impressive three-arched recreation is flanked by large round turrets. The gate looks as though it would've been impregnable in its day, when it would've been supported by a wall that circumnavigated the entire city.

Nice place but now 70 percent shops will move to different places.