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Riyadh

A capital that has changed faster than almost anywhere, with a mud-brick fort at the centre of it that the whole Saudi state started from. Diriyah on the edge of town is the older story.

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Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$170/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
7 listed

Things to do

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Where to stay

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If you only have

Riyadh in a day, two days, three

Day 1
·Al Faisaliah Tower
·Al Masmak Palace
·Diriyah
·Kingdom Centre
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Day 2
·Murabba Palace
·Riyadh Water Tower
·Souq al-Zal
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Landmarks

Landmarks in Riyadh

Al Faisaliah Tower
Al Masmak Palace
Diriyah
Kingdom Centre
Murabba Palace
Riyadh Water Tower

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Getting in

From the airport

When to go

When to go to Riyadh: Nov or Dec or Jan or Feb

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