Places worth the detour in Mecca

13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (5). Best known: Al-Masjid Al-Haram. 4 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites5 Nature & landscapes3 Built landmarks2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Parks & cemeteries1 Museums & culture1

All 13, ranked 13

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Al-Masjid Al-Haram

Sacred sites · Iconic

Islam's holiest mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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2.Mount Arafat

Nature & landscapes · Renowned

Mountain in Saudi Arabia

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3.Abraj Al Bait

Built landmarks · 21st century · Renowned

Building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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4.Hira

Nature & landscapes · Renowned

Cave

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5.Muzdalifah Valley

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Holy place in Saudi Arabia

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6.Jannat al-Mu'alla

Parks & cemeteries · Notable

Cemetery located in Mecca

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7.Jamaraat Bridge

Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable

Architectural structure

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8.PIA Flight 740

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Notable

Aviation accident

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9.Mosque of the Jinn

Sacred sites · Notable

Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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10.Masjid al-Taneem

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Saudi Arabia

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11.Masjid Namirah

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

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12.Maktabat Makkah al-Mukarramah

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Birthplace of Muhammad and library in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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13.Al-Khayf Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Saudi Arabia

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