In depth
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Area guide
The old centre: Al Dirah and Murabba
The Masmak and the souqs, Deira Square, the National Museum and Murabba Palace in the Historical Center.
Area guide · Riyadh
Old Riyadh: the Masmak, the souqs and the museum
The Masmak, the souqs of Al Dirah and Souq Al Zal, the National Museum and Murabba Palace.
What's onThis week in Riyadh
What to see and do
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In the Historical Center
Murabba Palace
The mud-brick palace in the gardens of the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, beside the National Museum.
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Arabia from prehistory
The National Museum of Saudi Arabia
The national museum in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, from prehistoric Arabia to the modern Kingdom.
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On foot
The old centre: the Masmak to the National Museum
The fort, the souqs, Deira Square and the museum gardens.
Shopping
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Since 1901
Souq Al Zal
Riyadh’s old market of antiques, coins, carpets, oud and handicrafts, near the Masmak.
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Gold, oud and textiles
The souqs of Al Dirah
The old-centre souqs around the Masmak: gold, oud, perfumes, textiles and abayas.
Share your The old centre tips
Been to the Masmak or haggled in Souq Al Zal? Share your tips for the old centre.
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