Jeddah

Views & landmarks

Jeddah Light

This lighthouse stands at the end of the breakwater in the port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and at over 130 meters tall, it ranks among the world's tallest lighthouses. Many travelers stop by the shore to photograph its distinctive silhouette.

Heritage & monuments

Tomb of Eve

A historic site in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, believed by some Muslims to be the burial place of Eve. It has a turbulent history — damaged in 1928 and covered with concrete in 1975 to prevent visits.

Temples & religious sites

King Saud Mosque

A mosque in the Al Sharafiyah district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It offers a close look at a local place of worship.

Views & landmarks

Diamond Tower

Diamond Tower is a skyscraper under construction in Jeddah that, once completed, is set to become the third-tallest building in Saudi Arabia and the second-tallest residential building in the world. More than 12 years after construction began, repeated stoppages have left it at just 15 floors so far.

Temples & religious sites

Al-Rahmah Mosque

A mosque in Jeddah built in 1985, notable for its striking combination of one central dome and 52 smaller domes. Islamic-style windows and umbrella-shaped structures add further visual interest.

Museums & galleries

Nasseef House

A 19th-century mansion in Al-Balad, Jeddah's old town, once home for a time to Abdulaziz Ibn Saud. It now serves as a cultural venue hosting exhibitions and lectures.

Museums & galleries

Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography

A museum housed inside Quzam Palace, one of Jeddah's landmark palace buildings. Its archaeological and ethnographic collections offer a look at the region's history and culture.

Temples & religious sites

Jaffali Mosque

This all-white mosque stands near Jeddah's Al-Balad district, its multiple domes and uniquely shaped minaret forming a striking harmony. A spacious courtyard and garden let visitors take their time admiring the architecture.