Places worth the detour in Medina
16 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Medina, Saudi Arabia, across 3 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (12). Best known: Quba Mosque. 12 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 16, ranked 16
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Al-Baqi'
Parks & cemeteries · 7th century · Notable
First Islamic cemetery of Medina, Saudi Arabia
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8.The Seven Mosques
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Complex of six historic mosques in Medina, Saudi Arabia
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9.Sacred Prophetic Chamber
Parks & cemeteries · 7th century · Hidden gem
Place of Islamic prophet Muhammad's tomb
