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Historic Jeddah ... Unique Hijazi style

Nasseef House are the most famous landmarks in the old town that attract many visitors searching for historic Jeddah people's lifestyle
Nasseef House are the most famous landmarks in the old town that attract many visitors searching for historic Jeddah people's lifestyle

Photo feature by Nasser Al-Otaibi

JEDDAH, Dec 26 (KUNA) -- Buildings of the historic Jeddah city in Saudi Arabia is characterized with a distinctive architectural Hijazi style, with beechwood and limestone being the main materials used.
Nasseef House, Al-Matbouli House museum and Al-Shafi'i Mosque are the most famous landmarks in the old town that attract many visitors searching for historic Jeddah people's lifestyle, especially after the UNESCO's approval of the city to be on the World Heritage List in 2014.
Nasseef House was built in 1872 and finished by 1881, where King Abdulaziz Al Saud stayed in for 10 years. During his stay, he used it as royal residence and received guests. (end) nsa.ss