Kaaba
At the center of the grand mosque is the Kaaba, which according to Muslim traditions was built by the Prophet Abraham and his son, the Prophet Ishmael.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Places to see: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: 18 places in Atlas — Mecca. Expect top sights, food and markets. Mark where you have been and plan your trip on your own map.
Places: 18
Masjid al-Haram
The holiest site in Mecca and Islam is Grand Mosque.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Hill of Arafat
70m high Hill of Arafat is a granite hill in the outskirts of Mecca is the site where Prophet Muhammad stood and delivered the Farewell Sermon to the Muslims during the last day of his life.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Al-Safa and Al-Marwah
These were the two small hills now well transformed into long galleries which are well-constructed with marble floor and equipped with air-conditions.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Cave of Hira
The cave of Hira is an important site, since atop the mountain locally known as Jabal Al Noor is where Muslims believe Muhammed first had the Quran revealed to him from Allah through the angel Jebril.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗
Mina
Mina is a neighborhood of Mecca.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Cave Thawr
This is the cave in which Prophet Muhammed hid in as he made departure to Yathrib from Mecca while being pursued by Quraish of Mecca who were planning to harm him.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Jannat al-Mu'alla
This is the cemetery in which companions and relatives of Prophet Muhammed are buried, including his first wife, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗The Kiswa Factory of the Holy Ka'aba
The only place in Saudi Arabia where Kiswa is traditionally made to mark the beginning of Hajj.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗
Clock Tower Museum
Science museum located in the Abraj Al-Bait towers.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Al-Haramain Museum
This museum has a lot of historical artifacts from different eras.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Al-Zaher Palace Museum
The museum has an impressive collection of Islamic artifacts that all tell interesting tales of Mecca and its rich culture.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Mecca Gate
An arched gateway on the highway to Mecca.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Al-Tayebat Restaurant
A restaurant at the Intercontinental Dar Al Tawhid.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Al-Rehab Restaurant
An Islamic-themed restaurant that offers a great view of Masjid Al-Haram.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Faisalabad Restaurant
Pakistani restaurant.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Relish Joy of Taste
Lebanese restaurant.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Al Qasr
Features a wide variety cuisines: Arab, Indian, Moroccan, and Western.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗