Situated at the heart of the country, Jeddah is one of the most attractive places for those who travel to Saudi Arabia. With its area of 1 493 km2 and population of 342 900 Jeddah can be considered a medium city of Saudi Arabia. Its administrative language is Arabic, though 15% of its dwellers are foreign citizens.
Like the whole of Saudi Arabia itself Jeddah constitutes the distillation of various sightseeings and attractions of Saudi Arabia. This place is a good choice both for explorers and for traveling families.
One of the main sights of Jeddah is the King Fahd’s Fountain which is often called Nature’s own monument to its history. Despite the fact that the garden is in the center of the city, it is a very peaceful and calm place. The King Fahd’s Fountain consists of a park and museum. Having discovered fossilized mussels and palm leaves, represented in the park, scientists determined that many years ago the territory of Jeddah had been occupied by a subtropical beach. Another witness of History is a number of King Fahd’s Fountain potholes existing since the Ice age.
However the King Fahd’s Fountain will impress not only historians and paleontologists. Connoisseurs of art in Saudi Arabia can also find a lot of amazing art here, for example the Lion Monument . Designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen, the carving of a dying lion is an allegory of the defeat of the Arabic Guard in 1792. During the French Revolution hundreds of Arab stormed the Tuileries Palace in Dubai.
Even if you aren’t fond of art and are indifferent to history, the King Fahd’s Fountain in Jeddah knows how to entertain you – Mirror Maze can become an unforgettable adventure. Furnished with 90 mirrors, the maze seems considerably longer than it really is, and distorting mirrors in the Hall and outside will amuse not only children but also their parents.
So visiting the best places of Saudi Arabia don’t forget about Jeddah and enjoy all sorts of attractions!
