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King Fahad National Library
A woven façade
About King Fahad National Library
The King Fahad National Library, on King Fahd Road, was rebuilt by Gerber Architekten after an international competition: a new cube wraps the old library, which now serves as its stack, and a textile façade covers the outer shell.
Why it's on our list
- Gerber Architekten
- Textile façade
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with King Fahad National Library before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to King Fahad National Library, as the crow flies.
- Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh550 m7 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from King Fahad National Library are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- King Fahad LibraryBlue500 m6 min walk
- Bank Al BiladBlue1.2 km15 min walk
Key sights
- Kingdom Centre3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The National Museum4.9 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 20 min
- The Masmak6.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 23 min
- KAFD10 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- At-Turaif, Diriyah13 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- King Khalid International Airport30 kmCar or taxi 71 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)6.7 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 23 min