Historical Diriyah

Located on the northwestern outskirts of the city, Diriyah was once the home of the Saudi Royal family and the first Saudi capital.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site was one of the largest cities on the Arabian Peninsula until it was destroyed and was actually destroyed in the early 19th-century during the year-long siege where the Ottoman and Saudi armies clashed.

The city is now a tourist destination where visitors can enjoy up-close the ancient mud architecture, numerous parks, and its interesting spaces – including the Saad bin Saud Palace, which is famous for its courtyard.