Jumada I 2, 1448 AH

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Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya

West of the central area, the historic railway terminus and the calligraphy centre sit close together in a compact heritage quarter — a natural first stop beyond the Haram.

The Hejaz Railway Station (AI image)
HeritageMuseumsClose to the centre7 min drive · 15 min by bus from the Prophet’s MosqueOn the map

Places to visit

  • Heritage place

    Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya

    Hejaz Railway Station

    Where the Hejaz Railway ended its journey south: a historic station and museum, a short ride from the central area.

    Closed for refurbishment (2026)

    • Family friendly
    • Step-free

    7 min drive20 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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  • Museum

    Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya

    Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum

    Follow Arabic script from early Qur’anic manuscripts to contemporary calligraphy at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy, with galleries and workshops.

    Free entry · book a visit online

    • Family friendly
    • Free
    • Step-free

    7 min drive18 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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  • Heritage place

    Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya

    Al-Hayy (Al-Mughaisilah)

    Madinah's experience blending authenticity and renewal

    Open 24 hours

    • Free

    8 min drive24 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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Coffee

Food

  • Restaurant · Madini cuisine

    Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya· ﷼﷼

    Taqmeera

    A bakery and restaurant set in a historic Madinah home, offering a heritage-inspired dining experience with a modern touch.

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    • Family friendly

    8 min drive23 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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Experiences and people

  • Experience1–2 hours

    Al-Anbariyah

    Explore the Hejaz Railway Station

    The historic terminus of the Hejaz Railway, now a museum close to the central area.

    • Low cost
    • Family friendly
    • Afternoon
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  • ExperienceAbout 2 hours

    Al Suqya

    Try Arabic calligraphy at Dar Al Qalam

    See the collection, then join the evening club and write your first letters.

    • Free
    • Family friendly
    • Evening

    2 stops · Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum → Arabic Calligraphy Club

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  • ExperienceHalf a day

    Central area & the west

    Madinah arts trail

    Calligraphy at Dar Al Qalam, the galleries at Safiyyah, the Artists from Madinah and an evening at the literary club.

    • Free
    • Family friendly
    • Afternoon into evening

    4 stops · Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum → Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard → Dia Aziz Dia

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  • Area

    Central area

    The Prophet’s Mosque, its plazas, the markets and most hotels.

    17 places · 2 events

  • Area

    Quba

    Quba Mosque, the walkway from the centre and neighbourhood cafés.

    27 places · 4 events

  • Area

    Uhud

    Mount Uhud, the site of the battle and open views north of the city.

    11 places · 1 events

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