In the center of the country amidst beautiful memories and dreams, Jeddah wears an embroidered dress of pride and glamor, and its historical houses flirt with memory and taste, inviting its people to visit it and inviting those who do not know it to experience the visit. In historical Jeddah, a tourist scene that can not be forgotten by tourists or visitors. Of colors with the noise of the voices of street vendors … As if the historical gate opened to the public on the scene of the old and beautiful time.
**Historical Jeddah at UNESCO**
The historical Jeddah is an open museum. It contains the heritage that tells the history of Jeddah vividly, thanks to which it has been recognized as an important place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It includes a wide range of historic sites, the most important of which you can see: The ancient mosques and the markets that the people of the city and its visitors still come in large numbers of visitors and vacationers to enjoy the historical area of Jeddah and the center of the country market.
**House of Nassif**
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The house of Nassif is located in the center of Jeddah and is one of the most important monuments in Jeddah. It has gained importance since King Abdul Aziz took the place of Sheikh Omar Nassif, where the people of Jeddah, King Abdulaziz, may God rest his soul. The house was built in 1289 AH It was built for 10 years and was given by Nassif to the state, which in turn restored it more than once.
Ancient dwellings
The houses of Old Jeddah represent a distinctive architectural style built according to the dominant architectural style in the Hijaz region and are noted for their strength and durability. These houses reflect the reality of the Kingdom’s original heritage found in its four old quarters. The most notable of these dwellings are Dar Al Nassif, Dar Al-Jamjoom in Harrat Al-Yemen (The Yemeni District), Dar Al-Ba’ashin, Dar Al-Qabil and Al-Shafi’i Mosque in Harrat. These buildings have stood the test of time due their durability and sturdy construction.
Markets
Along the facades of closely aligned houses, locked doors, still windows and winding narrow alleys, are owners long gone, leaving behind life stories, and a beautiful past that once filled these homes. Explore the endless lines of markets with the most popular being Souk Al Aluwi, Souk Al Baddu Souk Gabils and Souk Al Nada.