historical landmarks
The most important historical landmarks of Jeddah
- 1- Bait Al-Balad in the historic Al-Balad district in Jeddah
One of the oldest and most popular tourist areas in Jeddah, and it attracts attention during tourism tours in Jeddah, due to its ancient history dating back to the seventh century, as it was established as a commercial port on the Red Sea coast.
The area is characterized by its streets, sidewalks and antique houses with unique architecture that still retain its splendor to this day, most of which were built of stone reinforced with wood to relieve the heat.
Bait Al Balad is one of the most important landmarks in the region, with its history dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. It was established as an administrative headquarters for the British occupation forces until the mid-1930s. It was restored a few years ago and turned into a museum displaying Jeddah’s heritage and the most important handicrafts it was famous for before and after the Islamic caliphate.
As well as the Jameel House of Traditional Arts, which showcases the art of Islamic design and architecture through models of the open city markets, and the Ramadan decoration rituals followed in Jeddah centuries ago.
- 2- The gate of Mecca in Jeddah
It is one of the most important religious landmarks that may not attract the attention of tourists much during tourism tours in Jeddah, but it will definitely attract the attention of pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims from Jeddah residents or residents or even those who were his first arrival point, as the gate is the only point of connection for them between Jeddah and Mecca The holiest city for Muslims in Saudi Arabia.
The gate dates back to the late seventies, and looks like a fortress with arched gates and elaborately decorated stone walls, some of which take the form of giant cylinders, with lighting units that illuminate the gate at night.
In addition to its importance and high sanctity, the gate is also famous for its surrounding markets and shopping centers that sell the most famous products of the Kingdom of dates, dried fruits and foodstuffs, in addition to the availability of taxi stands that transport passengers through the gate between the two cities.
- 3- Museum of Household Arts in Jeddah
If you are building a modern house, and you are confused about how to design its interior in a consistent way in terms of colors, spaces and ventilation, then you definitely need to visit the Museum of Home Art during your Jeddah tours.
Whether your home is a classic oriental or a modern western, the museum will give you, through its miniature models that suit all tastes and needs, good ideas for coordinating its decorations and interior designs.
The museum also houses archaeological artifacts dating back 7 decades. It is located near the Conference Palace and is easily accessible from there.
- 4- Nassif House
One of the most important tourist places in Jeddah, which has been used for several purposes since its establishment in the eighties of the 19th century, as the home of the ruler of Jeddah at the time, and then as the seat of government and temporary residence of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, after his control of the city and the announcement of the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its current formation in 1925.
In the mid-seventies, the house was transformed into a public library containing about 16,000 books, and then into a social club for the city's wealthy in the nineties.
Now, the building has become a museum that thousands of tourists visit during their Jeddah tours.
- 5- Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum
One of the oldest and most popular tourist attractions in Jeddah and visited by locals and foreign tourists, the museum, with its valuable antiques and artifacts, is a comprehensive guide, reviewing the history of Jeddah from ancient times until its accession to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1925.
Perhaps one of the most important historical civilizations and eras witnessed by the city and documented by the museum: the pre-Islamic era, the Islamic era, the Ottoman era, and the current era.
As for the most important landmarks, you will find: the ruins of an ancient castle, a mosque, a special corner for displaying Islamic and Saudi heritage collectibles, for which Jeddah is famous.