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If you are hoping to see as much of the world as possible, then you are going to want to include as many interesting destinations on your list as possible. There is a lot to consider here, but one that is becoming an increasingly popular tourist spot is Saudi Arabia.

Whether or not you have considered travelling to Saudi Arabia before, the fact is that it is a diversely beautiful, fascinating country with an interesting culture and history, and plenty going for it generally. Let’s take a look at some of the main things that you should aim to see if you are keen on visiting this incredible part of the world.

The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center Mosque

Although the name might not make it sound picturesque, this is actually one of the most fascinating religious sites anywhere in the world, let alone merely in Saudi Arabia. The KAPSARC Mosque is not your traditional kind of mosque, and that’s what makes it so interesting to look at and visit.

It is an incredibly modern and interesting place of worship, with a striking skyscraper-like building which would not be out of place in the skylines of New York or London. And yet it is still a deeply religious place, speaking to the religious nature of the people. It’s definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in the city of Riyadh.

The Saudi Cup

If you are hoping to take in a sporting event while in Saudi Arabia, then there is really nowhere better to look than the Saudi Cup, which is one of the world’s top horse racing events anywhere. It has been going for a while, but its main selling point this year is that it is now officially the race with the richest horse race prize fund ever – at an incredible $20 million. For that reason, it is likely to draw both a lot of attention from around the world, and also some very interesting people, and you might find yourself rubbing shoulders with some well-known celebrities too. Hurry to get your ticket, however – they are going fast, and before you know it, it might well be sold out.

Historic Badr

This is a town in Al Madinah, located around 130km from the city of Medina. The main reason to visit this town is for an historical journey: it was the site of the famous Battle of Badr that occurred in 624CE, a battle that took place between the Polytheists and the Muslims. Although it is an ancient battleground, it is also incredibly beautiful, and if you want to get a taste of what the countryside of Saudi Arabia can really be like in its full glory, then this is somewhere that you will want to consider.

National Museum Of Saudi Arabia

Perhaps you are someone who likes to experience a lot of the culture of a place when you go travelling. If so, one of the best ways to do that is to go and visit the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, located in the famous city of Riyadh.

There, you will find a range of fascinating artefacts to look at, and you can learn a great deal about the culture and history of the place in that one building alone. What’s more, you will find that the building itself and the surrounding area are absolutely stunning too, so all in all it makes for a fantastic day out.

Jeddah

They say that the city of Jeddah is caught between two worlds. On the one hand, it is the historic gate to Mecca that millions of pilgrims have been to for religious purposes. On the other, it is also a very busy commercial centre these days.

The way in which these two aspects of the place jostle together is pretty interesting, and it makes for an especially intriguing place to look around. You will probably find that you have never been anywhere quite like it, and it is one of the few places in Saudi Arabia that you can easily and safely walk around all day.

It has a wide array of beautiful buildings and other sights that you will be happy to cross off your list, and all in all it really is one of the major hidden gems of this amazing country.

If you manage to see and do even a couple of these things, you are going to find that you have seen plenty of this amazing country. It really is a unique place to be.