Medina, Holy city in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
The city extends across desert plains at 608 meters elevation, with numerous minarets and domes rising against the backdrop of surrounding mountains.
After Muhammad's migration from Mecca in 622 CE, Medina became the first capital of Islam and remained a center of power through multiple caliphates.
The Prophet's Mosque, with its white marble floors and green dome, stands at the center of Medina and receives millions of Muslim pilgrims annually.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport connects Medina to global destinations, while modern hotels near the central mosque accommodate visitors.
The central area of Medina maintains restricted access, allowing entry only to Muslim visitors who come to pray at its sacred sites.
Location: Medina Province
Inception: 9 century BCE
Capital city: Medina
Elevation above the sea: 608 m
Website: https://amana-md.gov.sa
GPS coordinates: 24.47115,39.61112
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
The religious and historical sites in Saudi Arabia, from the holy cities of Mecca and Medina to Nabatean archaeological sites of Al-Ula. This country houses clay fortresses, ancient rock art, museums, traditional marketplaces, and natural areas in the Asir mountains. Ancient remains include the site of Madain Salih, the Zamzam well, and the petroglyphs of Hail.
Al Masjid an Nabawi
391 m
Prophet's Mosque
315 m
Green Dome
397 m
Quba Mosque
3.6 km
Sacred Prophetic Chamber
399 m
Mount Uhud
6 km
Masjid al-Qiblatain
3.6 km
Khaybar
140.4 km
مسجد ذوالحلیفہ
3.6 km
Mosque of Al-Ghamama
728 m
Mosque Bilal Ibn Rabah
1.1 km
Harrat Rahat
155.5 km
Abu Bakr Mosque
738 m
Al Jum'ah Mosque
2.9 km
متحف السكة الحديد
1.5 km
Al-Ijabah Mosque
736 m
Dar Al Madinah Museum
7.8 km
Sayyid Ash-Shuhada Mosque
3.6 km
Amberiye Mosque
1.4 km
Ibn Thali Palace
234.9 km
The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization
622 m
Mosque of Al-Saqiya
1.5 km
As-Sajadah Mosque
811 m
Harrat Lunayyir
203.5 km
Manartain mosque
2.5 km
Adventure world
166.1 km
مسجد بنو أنيف
4 km
Al Hejaz Railway Station
1.7 kmReviews
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