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Experience · 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.

Time needed: Half a day
Best time: Afternoon into evening
Crowds: Quiet
Cost: Free
Families: Good for families
Access: Step-free

Tip: On Saturdays, finish at the cultural art salon in King Fahd Park.

The route

Walking route in Google Maps

The calligraphy collection
Museum
Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum
Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya
FreeFamily friendly
Galleries and garden
Museum
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard
Central area
Family friendly
Artists from Madinah
Artist
Dia Aziz Dia
Evening talks and poetry
Arts & culture
Madinah Literary Club
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn

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