Informaciones generales
| Destino |
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| Riyadh, Arabia Saudí |
Detalles del programa
We proceed into old Riyadh, starting in the downtown area, and visiting the traditional
Dirah Souq (famous for buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques). The walk is infused with the aromas of sandalwood fragrance and other
scents of the Orient. The Souq is known for men’s clothing and it is entertaining to watch the auction which takes place every Friday.
After this, we visit the
Masmak Fort which is just walking distance from the
Old Souq and whose importance is linked to the creation of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. The fortified palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as a military garrison for the army of Abdullah bin Rashid. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of today’s nation, captured the fort in 1902, marking the beginning of the reconquest of Arabia by the House of Saudi.
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