Madinah is the second-holiest city in the world and a place to visit for its religious and historical importance. Medina is located 400 km north of Mecca and in the West of Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims from around the world visit Medina while performing Hajj and Umrah, and it is considered one of the most important places in Saudi Arabia Tour Packages. There are lots of places to visit in Medina, including mosques, craft shops, old lanes, fresh dates, markets, and much more.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Medina
The city of Medina is filled with mesmerizing views and historical places that the pilgrims can visit during their pilgrimage. The city was originally known as Yathrib before the rise of Islam. Besides places of religious significance, the city has a lot to discover for pilgrims and other travellers. Let’s look at the Top 10 places to visit in Medina that make it one of the Top
Attractions of Saudi Arabia.
1. Al-Masjid An-Nabawi
Popularly known as "The Prophet’s Mosque," Al-Masjid An-Nabawi was the second site built by the Holy Prophet when he migrated from Makkah to Madinah. The mosque houses the tomb of Prophet Muhammad, which can be recognised by a bright green-coloured dome in the southeast corner of the mosque. Millions of pilgrims visit the mosque during their Umrah and Hajj journeys to offer their prayers.
2. Quba Mosque
Quba Mosque was built in the village of Quba, which is located 6 km away from Madinah. It is said to be one of the oldest mosques, having been built in the 7th century. Over the years, it has expanded to accommodate the increase in the number of pilgrims each year. This is the second-largest mosque built in Madinah after the Prophet’s Mosque. There will be large gatherings in the mosque in the mornings, as a lot of visitors and worshippers visit the mosque every year.
3. Dar Al- Madinah
Museum The Dar Al-Madinah Museum is one of the places to see in Saudi Tour Packages to discover the Islamic history, heritage, and cultural ties to the Prophet. This is the first museum built in the city of Madinah. This museum portrays the history of Islam and it has displayed various archaeological collections, rare images of the city, and visual galleries. This museum is located on King Abdul Road in the Madinah Knowledge Economic City.
4. Jannat-al-Baqi
Known as the "garden of heaven," Jannat-al-Baqi is among the first cemeteries of Madinah. There are the graves of various scholars, companions, and the Prophet’s family. It is also believed that the Prophet chose this spot to be a cemetery. Al-Baqi was the first person to be buried here after the Prophet migrated to Madinah. The opening time of this cemetery is after Fajur and Asar prayers.
5. Wadi Al-Jinn
This mysterious valley is only 41 km away from the city. The valley has a mysterious effect on cars, allowing them to move without any effort from the driver. The locals from this area believe that the place has the power of jinn, which has been talked about several times in the Quran. However, based on their studies, geologists call it the phenomenon of reverse gravity.
6. Mada’s Saleh
Mada’s Saleh is a pre-Islamic archaeological site that is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Camel incident that talks about the story of prophet Salih or Saleh happened in Mada’s Saleh. It is designed with carvings depicting scenes from the Nabatean Kingdom, and the monumental tombs are one of the main archaeological attractions here. This place is located south of Al Nafud and is an incredible tourist spot in the entire Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
7. Yanbu Beach
Yanbu Beach is located in the port city of Yanbu-al-Bahr, which is located 120 miles away from Madinah. This beach is famous for picturesque views, fun water games, and blue landscapes. Travellers can enjoy scuba diving and jet skiing, go sailing or explore the traces of traditional fishermen's houses. It is an important port and a place to escape from busy city life.
8. Al Noor Mall
Al Noor is a popular mall in Medina with modern interiors, and the mall follows western safety standards. There are around 150,000 people who visit this mall every week. This mall houses a combination of international restaurants, retail, and Spark’s Family Entertainment area. Al Noor Mall is a place where you can buy all the latest gadgets for a reasonable price. The mall is open from 10 AM to 11 PM except on Fridays, it is open from 1:30 a.m to 11 p.m.
9. The Seven Mosques
The 7 mosques are an example of traditional Turkish architectural landmarks that tell the story of the history of Islam. The mosque is situated on the western edge of Sela Mountain and is the one-stop tourist destination to visit during Umrah and Hajj. The centrepiece of the seven mosques is the modern Al-Khandaq mosque, which is at the base of the mountain.
10. Mount Uhud
Located about 4 km away from the Prophet’s Mosque, Mount Uhud is the greatest mountain in the Arabian Peninsula. Mount Uhud is one of the most famous places in Saudi Arabia for Holiday Packages. It is also an important landmark in Islamic history, as this was the site where the Battle of Uhud was fought in 625 CE. The martyrs of the battle are buried in a cemetery near Mount Uhud.
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