Discover the beauty of Riyadh's tourist attractions: modern and historical

The capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, sits in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula plus acts as a cultural, economic and historical center. Visitors find both new but also old places to see that show Saudi heritage and present-day growth. Among the new places, the Kingdom Center Tower rises 302 meters as well as holds 99 floors. A large mall, a luxury hotel, restaurants and an observation bridge give wide views of the city. The Al Faisaliah Center has a pyramid shape or a glass sphere at the top - it holds a mall, a hotel, restaurants and a hall for events. Snow City lets people ski, ride an ice track also walk through a snow village in the middle of the desert. Those new landmarks draw more visitors and give choices for shopping, food next to fun. Yet they cost a lot to build and keep, harm the environment plus sometimes clash with older Saudi styles. More cars and city strain follow. Old places also stand in Riyadh. Masmak Palace, a mud brick fort from the 1800s, helped King Abdulaziz retake the city but also now serves as a museum. A UNESCO site, holds the first Saudi capital and shows Najdi-style mud buildings. The King Abdulaziz Historical Center has museums, a national library as well as gardens that tell the story of the Kingdom. Those old places build pride, teach children and keep customs alive. Yet they wear down, cost a lot to repair or must stay interesting to visitors who expect modern comforts. Riyadh gives travelers both past and future in one city also shows the face of Saudi Arabia.