The Masmak Palace is one of the most important places of the Riyadh museums, as it represents a milestone in the history of the Kingdom since the era of King Abdulaziz.
It was used as a warehouse for ammunition and then turned into a prison, and then opened as a terraced landmark in the heart of the city of Riyadh, it contains many historical monuments inside it which are visited by many tourists.
But where exactly is the designer palace? It is located in Al-Dirah district, south of Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Street. Below we show many activities that can be done when visiting the Masmak Palace in Riyadh
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The best activities when visiting Masmak Palace in Riyadh
Watch the palace gate, which witnessed the striking epic between King Abdulaziz and opponents, and watch the spearhead broken in the door.
• Seeing the Majlis or Diwaniya, which is a rectangular room with a wall, designed according to the traditional method of Najd.
• Entering the mosque, which consists of a large room, entered the palace with shelves on which the Qur’ans are to be placed.
Watch the well in the northeastern side of the palace.
Watch the four cylindrical towers in the corners of the palace, which are 18 meters high and two and a quarter meters thick.
Opening hours at Masmak Palace
The venue is available daily, morning from 8:00 to 12:00 and evening from 4:00 to 9:00.
Friday is closed in the morning, and is available for families from 4:00 PM until 7:30 PM.
Visit times may change from time to time, and for the latest updates you can visit the official website of the palace. from here
The best hotels near Masmak Palace in Riyadh
The 5-star Corp Inn Hotel Deira, one of the best hotels in Riyadh, is only 500 meters from the Masmak Palace in Riyadh.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got a lot of positive reviews about the staff, the area of the rooms, the food and the location.
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khalidiya 5-star hotel, one of the best hotels in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Imam Faisal Street, 800 meters from the Masmak Palace in Riyadh.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Overall, the hotel received a very good rating, and received several positive reviews about the rooms and their cleanliness, staff screen, availability of services and location.
Masmak Palace site in Riyadh
