Capital · Makkah
Makkah
Contains Makkah, the holiest city in Islam, and Jeddah, historically the port of arrival for pilgrims. Taif lies in the cooler highlands.
Highlights
- Al-Masjid Al-Haram
- Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad)
- Taif highlands
This province profile is being expanded with history, food, dress, dialect and architecture.
Sources
- 1.Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah — UNESCO World Heritage CentreUNESCO