Masmak Fortress
The Masmak Fortress is a 19th-century mud fortress at the heart of Al-Bathaa, Riyadh's old quarter. In the early 19th century the building was the focus of an historic stuggle for power between the ruling Al Saud family and the rival Al Rashid dynasty. Today it is part of the King Abd al-Aziz Historical Centre and houses collections of traditional dress and crafts, a diwan or sitting room with an open courtyard and a working well. It was extensively renovated in the 1980s.
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| Venue Information: | Masmak Fortress |
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| Full Name: | |
| Cost: | Free |
| Opening Hours: | Sat-Wed 8am-12pm & 4pm-9pm; Thu 9am-12pm; families only Sun, Tue & Thu |
| Directions: | Situated in the heart of Al-Bathaa. |
| Name: | Saudi Arabian Information Centre in London |
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| Location: | Saudi Arabia |
| Address: | Cavendish House, 18 Cavendish Square, London W1G OAQ, England |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 20 7629 8803 |
| Fax: | +44 (0) 20 7629 0374 |
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