Murabba Palace
A mud brick palace in the Murabba district of Riyadh, one of the first buildings King Abdulaziz erected in the city after its capture. It forms part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, which also houses the National Museum.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 24.6465, 46.7093
Get the Murabba Palace stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Murabba Palace. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Riyadh volume with your photos and a note.
Near Murabba Palace
Masmak Fort 1.8 km
A clay and mudbrick fortress in the old ad-Dirah quarter of Riyadh, commissioned in 1865. In 1902 Abdulaziz Ibn Saud and a small band of men captured it, the opening act in the founding of modern Saudi Arabia, and it is now a museum.
Al Faisaliah Tower 5.4 km
A 267 metre skyscraper in the Olaya district of Riyadh, designed by Foster and Partners. Its tall glass shaft ends in a golden globe, and the complex includes a shopping mall, offices and a hotel.
Wadi Hanifa 6.4 km
A valley about 120 km long that runs through Riyadh, once known as Wadi al-Arad. The seasonal stream has been cleaned and landscaped into parks, with walking paths and lakes, and old farming villages such as Diriyah lie along it.
Al Yamamah Palace 7.3 km
The official workplace and residence of the King of Saudi Arabia and the seat of the royal court since 1988. It stands in Riyadh and takes its name from the historic region of Al Yamamah, with a large sand coloured facade and gardens.
Kingdom Centre 8.0 km
A skyscraper in Riyadh's Olaya district, 302 metres high and finished in 2002. Its open top, shaped like a bottle opener, holds a 65 metre sky bridge with views over the city, and a shopping mall fills its base. Visitors pay admission and take two lifts up to the deck.
Public Investment Fund Tower 15 km
An 80 story supertall tower in the King Abdullah Financial District of Riyadh, finished in 2021. At 385 metres it is the tallest building in the city, and its angular glass facade is a landmark on the northern skyline.
At-Turaif District 17 km
The mud brick ruins of the first capital of the Saudi dynasty, on the edge of Wadi Hanifa north west of Riyadh. Its palaces and houses in Najdi style date from the 15th century onward, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Boulevard City 17 km
A 220 acre entertainment and retail district on Prince Turki al-Awwal Road in the Hittin neighbourhood of Riyadh. Formerly called Boulevard Riyadh City, it is packed with restaurants, shops, theatres and live shows, and draws large evening crowds.
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Questions
Where is Murabba Palace?
Murabba Palace is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Masmak Fort (1.8 km), Al Faisaliah Tower (5.4 km), Wadi Hanifa (6.4 km).
How do I get the Murabba Palace stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Murabba Palace and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Riyadh volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Murabba Palace before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Riyadh volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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