Baab Makkah 吉达 - 麦加门

Historical Place. The Start point of OLD JEDDAH MAKKAH ROAD is mainly known as Kilo-0. Before the construction of the new Jeddah-Makkah highway famously known as Harmain Road this old Jeddah-Makkah highway was the only route to Makkah. These days only Kilo-1 to Kilo-10 is famous on this road.

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.

Must visit, Historical place,

As usual crowded and now the new problem of very limited parking space. But the place is amazing for the famous Old Souq atmosphere.

Bab Makkah is the place from where you can carch up cabs for Makkah, they will drop you at gate 79 charging about 20SR per person. Option for those who want to travel makkah from jeddah.