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“masmak fortress” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 6 attractions in Riyadh
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Traveler Description: One of the oldest parts of Riyadh - the fort itself is free to enter (just sign your name in the guest book).  There is a comprehensive history of... more »
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Attraction type: Historic site
Address: Al-Bathaa Riyadh
Saudi Arabia

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“Traditional Riyadh”
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4 of 5 stars
elswickian   14 contributions
Lancashire, UK
Aug 16, 2008

Visited Masmak in December 2007 - entrance is free and you only have to sign the visitors book to gain entry. As with most places in Riyadh, it closes during prayer times. Inside the fort you are free to self-guide through various rooms, all depicting the history of Riyadh (wall signs in Arabic and English). Given the very fast rate... more

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Al-Bathaa, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia