Central area
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard… a complete cultural discovery experience
7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Family friendly
- Step-free
5 min drive8 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
City Guide
Places in Madinah
Twenty-two kinds of place, from mosques and libraries to boulevards and padel courts — filter by what matters now: near you, open, free, family friendly, step-free.
79 places
- Museum
- Religious & historic
Uhud
Mount Uhud
North of the city, Mount Uhud holds an important place in Islamic history. Walk its marked trails at sunset, or start from the visitor area.
- Religious & historic
Central area
The central area and the Prophet’s Mosque
The spiritual heart of Madinah, open around the clock. Plan your visit around prayer times and seasonal crowds.
- 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)
- Green space
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn
Wadi Al-Aqiq Walkway
A lit, step-free walkway along the historic valley, with shaded seating and play areas — at its best on an evening out with family.
Open daily
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
14 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Religious & historic
Quba
Quba
One of the oldest parts of Madinah, south of the centre. Walk the path past gardens and small cafés, browse the markets and see traditional homes.
Open daily
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Green space
Quba
King Fahd Central Park
The city’s large family park: lawns and play areas for children, and cultural programmes in the evening.
Open 24 hours
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
18 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Green space
Quba
Quba Walkway (Darb al-Sunnah)
A historic route linking Quba to Al-Ghamamah, easing access… where every step passes enduring landmarks.
Open all day · most pleasant after sunset
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
11 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Heritage place
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn
Qasr Urwa ibn Al-Zubair
Stone ruins of an early Islamic estate on a rise above Wadi Al-Aqiq, named after the scholar Urwa ibn Al-Zubair.
Heritage site — check visiting access with the Heritage Commission
- Free
13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Market
Central area
Traditional markets
Find dates, perfume, crafts and gifts made in Madinah, in small shops near the central area that open after Asr.
After Asr until late
- Family friendly
5 min drive7 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Museum
Eastern districts
Dar Al Madinah Museum
A private museum highlighting the history of Madinah, the Prophet’s Hijrah, and the city’s urban development through interactive exhibits
- Arts & culture
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn
Madinah Literary Club
Lectures, poetry evenings and book launches for the city’s readers and writers.
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15 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)