Places worth the detour in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has 98 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 13 kinds — the biggest group is churches, temples, monasteries & shrines (33). The best known is Al-Masjid Al-Haram. 73 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Saudi Arabia 33
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Saudi Arabia 19
Castles, palaces & forts in Saudi Arabia 15
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Tabuk Castle
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
Ancient castle, which dates back to 1559, in Tabuk, the capital city of the Tabuk Region
Ancient & archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia 10
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Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Ancient & megalithic · Notable
Ancient settlement in Saudi Arabia
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Dumat Al-Jandal
Ancient & megalithic · Notable
Ancient oasis city and archaeological site in Al Jawf Province, Saudi Arabia, known to the Neo-Assyrians as Adummatu
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Murqib Al-Hussain
Ancient & megalithic · 19th century · Hidden gem
Watchtower in Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
Catacombs, shipwrecks & cemeteries in Saudi Arabia 4
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Sacred Prophetic Chamber
Macabre & curious · 7th century · Hidden gem
Place of Islamic prophet Muhammad's tomb
Museums & galleries in Saudi Arabia 4
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Masmak Fort
Museums & galleries · 19th century · Notable
Clay and mud-brick fort in the center of Riyadh
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Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography
Museums & galleries · Hidden gem
Palace and museum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre
Museums & galleries · Hidden gem
Historical compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Towers & lighthouses in Saudi Arabia 3
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Abraj Al Bait
Towers & lighthouses · 21st century · Renowned
Building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Bridges & aqueducts in Saudi Arabia 3
Monuments & statues in Saudi Arabia 2
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King Fahd's Fountain
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Notable
Water well in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Qasr al-Farid
Monuments & statues · 1st century · Hidden gem
Ancient mansion and tomb in Saudi Arabia
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Saudi Arabia 2
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King Abdullah International Gardens
Parks & gardens · Hidden gem
Botanical garden complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
