City of Old Ad’Diriyah

Riyadh

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City of Old Ad’Diriyah

Old Ad’Diriyah is the ruins of the Saudi dynasty’s first capital which was founded in 1446. Ad’Diriyah is today an interesting place to visit in order to see the once splendid city that witnessed the reformation call and the rise of the Saudi State.

Do & See

In the beautiful old town you can discover hidden treasures of days gone by and admire traditional as well as modern architecture. Head to Al-Musmak Castle to learn more about Riyadh's history or enjoy a day of shopping in the Granada Center. Note that women can have restricted access to certain attractions and sites.