Watercolour of Riyadh: the mud-brick towers of At-Turaif in Diriyah in front of the Kingdom Centre’s arched skyline, with palms and a small figure walking below the walls.
Riyadh · Hobby trips

Masmak Fortress

Type
Islamic heritage
Area
Al-Dirah, old Riyadh
City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Guide
February · Hobby trips
The 1865 mud-brick fort recaptured by King Abdulaziz in 1902, now a museum on the founding of the kingdom. Reopened after restoration in 2025, free and open daily 08:00–21:00.
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