{"id":31653,"date":"2021-04-26T10:29:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T07:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/saudi\/en\/?p=31653"},"modified":"2021-04-26T10:29:32","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T07:29:32","slug":"7-historic-palaces-and-castles-in-saudi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/7-historic-palaces-and-castles-in-saudi\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Historic Palaces And Castles In Saudi That Will Take You Back In Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Castles and palaces aren’t just about princesses and fairytales. There are many palaces and castles in Saudi Arabia that unfold the rich history of the nation. Built with traditional architectural elements, these palatial structures are a sight to behold often built on hills for a position of power and protection. Many also contain ancient relics that give us clues as to how people lived long ago.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 of the dreamiest historic palaces and castles in Saudi Arabia that’ll take you right back in time:<\/h2>\n
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7. Ibrahim Palace, Al Ahsa<\/h2>\n

A little known gem in Al Ahsa, Ibrahim Palace<\/a> is a historical treasure at nearly 500 years old. It is built with examples of traditional Islamic architecture as well as military fortifications– it was first used as an army base. It includes soldiers barracks and is over 16,500 square meters in size. A must see for any visit to Al Ahsa. Don’t miss the gorgeous mosque inside too.<\/p>\n

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