Riyadh Region district, Saudi Arabia

Places to visit near Riyadh

Riyadh is a city in Riyadh Region district, Saudi Arabia, home to about 4,205,961 people. Within 50 km by road there are 273 places to visit — 235 mosques & dargahs, 15 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 4 parks. The must-see places are King Abdullah Park (3 km), Saad Bin Maaz Masjid (4 km) and King Salman Park (4 km).

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Riyadh at a glance

Location
Riyadh Region district, Saudi Arabia
Population
about 4,205,961
Coordinates
24.6877° N, 46.7219° E
Places within 50 km
273 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Riyadh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Riyadh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Riyadh

235 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Riyadh. The closest is Urwatul Wuthqa Grand Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Saad Bin Maaz Masjid (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Riyadh

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riyadh. The closest is Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz (5 km); the best-known is Murraba Palace (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Riyadh

9 museums within 100 km of Riyadh. The closest is Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art (5 km); the best-known is National Museum of Saudi Arabia (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Riyadh

5 parks within 100 km of Riyadh. The closest is King Abdullah Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Riyadh

5 caves within 100 km of Riyadh. The closest is Bollywood CAve (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Riyadh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riyadh
  2. 6 km Murraba Palace · palace, Riyadh Region
  3. 1 km National Museum of Saudi Arabia · museum, Riyadh Region
  4. 2 km Saad Bin Maaz Masjid · mosque, Riyadh Region
  5. 2 km King Abdullah Park · park, Riyadh Region
  6. 7 km King Salman Park · park, Riyadh Region
  7. 4 km Back to Riyadh

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How to reach Riyadh

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    Within 15 km of Riyadh

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riyadh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs235235Urwatul Wuthqa Grand Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1515Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz (5 km)
    Museums99Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art (5 km)
    Parks45King Abdullah Park (3 km)
    Caves55Bollywood CAve (4 km)
    Other attractions44Riyadh TV Tower (7 km)
    Churches11Chapel Montazah Neighborhood Sultana (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Thumamah National Park (56 km)

    Riyadh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riyadh?

    King Abdullah Park (park, about 3 km), Saad Bin Maaz Masjid (mosque, about 4 km), King Salman Park (park, about 4 km), National Museum of Saudi Arabia (museum, about 6 km), Murraba Palace (palace, about 6 km), King Abdulaziz Mosque (mosque, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Riyadh?

    273 places on Spotwander: 235 mosques & dargahs, 15 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 4 parks, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Riyadh?

    Urwatul Wuthqa Grand Mosque, about 1 km by road; Iqraa Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riyadh?

    Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz, about 5 km by road; قصر الملك عبد الله بن عبد العزيز (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Riyadh?

    Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art, about 5 km by road; National Museum of Saudi Arabia (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riyadh?

    Start in Riyadh, visit Murraba Palace, then National Museum of Saudi Arabia, then Saad Bin Maaz Masjid, then King Abdullah Park, then King Salman Park, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riyadh?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Riyadh’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.