Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. The city has many tourist attractions and received around 19.1 million tourists in 2023. [1] It is the second-most visited city in the country, after Mecca. Before the introduction of tourist visas in 2019, the city received around 5 million tourists each year, making it the forty-ninth most visited city in the world and the 6th in the Middle East. [2] The numbers almost doubled in 2021, with 10.44 million tourists visiting Riyadh in 2021. [3]
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- Skyline and sightseeing
- Shopping centers and mixed-use developments
- Urban green spaces and landscapes
- Forts, monuments and other heritage landmarks
- Mosques
- Museums, libraries and science parks
- Stadiums and sports venues
- References
The Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah Tower are among the world's most recognizable symbols of Riyadh. [4] [5] Prominent festivals of city that attract visitors include Jenadriyah, Riyadh Season, Riyadh International Book Fair and Noor Riyadh. [6] [7] [8]
