Diriyah, one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Saudi Arabia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a marvelous ancient city that takes visitors to the kingdom’s history. The unique mud-brick Najdi architecture and the parks would offer sightseers a picnic experience along with historic exposure. The traditional architecture includes old buildings, museums and ruins of fortifications and other remnants.

Once the capital of the first Saudi dynasty and a cultural and heritage hub for the Middle East, Diriyah was a hub of trade for aromatics, gold, and spices across Southern Arabia, the Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, and the Levant. Due to its cultural and historic significance, Diriyah occupies a key place on the bucket list of those visiting Saudi Arabia.

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Parts of the citadel’s structures had been left in ruins during the Ottoman siege. Yet, throughout At-Turaif and beyond, the major attraction of Diriyah is its architectural majesty, which is called Najdi style, the old name of the modern central Saudi region.

With the historic sites being documented elaborately and the citadels being protected, visitors can go back to the past, and walk through each structure, immersing in the past and perceiving what daily life in the First Saudi State was like.

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Adding to the beauty of the place, a river lined with date palms that runs through Wadi Hanifah Valley, is a soothing point that can refresh the minds and souls of the travel enthusiast. An ideal spot for waterside picnics, strolling, and cycling, the site also boasts scenic natural beauty. There are also seasonal events, folk performances, and other events that would attract tourists. The dances and other cultural programs, including the horse ride, also offer a walk into history with all its tastes and colors.