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Spiritual
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
The Prophet’s Mosque, with its famous shading umbrellas and the Rawdah.
Madinah · 0 km from centreOpen 24 hours
Madinah
المدينة المنورةMadinah is centred on Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, surrounded by date gardens, historic mosques and the slopes of Mount Uhud.
The central Haram area is reserved for Muslims; the rest of the city welcomes all visitors.
Best time to visitOct – Mar
Recommended stay2–4 days
Weather18–28°C in winter
Destination typeHoly city
Popular forProphet’s Mosque, Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud
Nearest airportPrince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Intl (MED)
Things to do
What you can do in Madinah
Attractions
The places to see
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Spiritual
Quba Mosque
The first mosque built in Islam, 4 km south of the Haram.
Madinah · 4 km from centreOpen 24 hours
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Heritage
Mount Uhud
Site of the Battle of Uhud, with the Martyrs’ cemetery and a hilltop view.
Madinah · 5 km from centreSunrise – sunset
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Museum
Hejaz Railway Museum
The restored 1908 terminus of the Damascus–Madinah railway.
Madinah · 2 km from centre9am – 9pm
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Museum
Dar Al Madinah Museum
Models and artefacts telling the story of the city.
Madinah · 2 km from centre9am – 8pm
Where to stay
Stays chosen for Madinah
Tours & experiences
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Suggested itineraries
How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Quba Mosque
18:00Madinah heritage: Quba to Uhud
Travel information
Getting to Madinah
By airPrince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Intl (MED) · 20 min
By trainHaramain HSR · Jeddah 1h 50m · Makkah 2h 20m
By roadAlUla 3h 30m · Yanbu 2h 30m
Getting around locallyMadinah city buses, taxis and ride-hailing
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