Madinah Directory
Famous Places in Madinah
Historic mosques, mountains, museums and heritage districts. A free, hand-checked list for residents and visitors in Madinah. Filter by area or type, then tap Maps, Call or Website.
Last verified: 12 October 2026 · 24 listings · Details come from official pages. Please confirm hours and prices before you go.
24 listings
Al Fuqayr Well
Near Salman Al Farisi Mosque
Historic well linked to the Companion Salman Al Farisi and the palm grove he planted.
Daily 09:00-17:00 (Visit Saudi)
Al Hayy District
Central Madinah
Restored quarter of old Madani homes, now boutique stays, restaurants and cultural spaces.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Al Mughaisla (AHay project)
Near Al Masjid an-Nabawi
Historic neighbourhood near the Haram, renewed with heritage landmarks and modern streets.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Badr Battle Site
Badr (about 150 km south-west of Madinah)
Site of the Battle of Badr, with Al Arish Mosque and the martyrs' cemetery. A day trip from Madinah.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Quba Historic Fort
Al Duwaymah
Restored fort near Quba Mosque that once guarded the city.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Uhud Battle Site & Jabal Al Rumat
Uhud
The battlefield and the archers' hill, where visitors learn the story of the battle.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Uhud Martyrs Cemetery
Uhud
Resting place of the martyrs of Uhud, including Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him).
Open (Visit Saudi)
Urwah ibn Al Zubayr Palace
Wadi Al Aqiq
Ruins of an early Islamic palace and fort beside Wadi Al Aqiq.
Daily 17:00-23:00 (Visit Saudi)
Al Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque)
Central Madinah
The Prophet's Mosque, home of the Rawdah and the Green Dome, at the heart of Madinah.
Open 24h (Visit Saudi)
Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque (Seven Mosques area)
Seven Mosques / Al Khandaq
One of the small historic mosques in the Seven Mosques area, by the site of the Battle of the Trench.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Masajid Al Musalla
Near Al Masjid an-Nabawi
A cluster of historic mosques named after Abu Bakr, Umar and Ali, around Al Ghamamah.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Masjid Al Fash
Foot of Mount Uhud
Small historic mosque at the foot of Mount Uhud.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Masjid Al Ghamamah
Near Al Masjid an-Nabawi
Historic mosque near the Haram, linked to the Prophet's Eid and rain prayers.
Daily 10:00-00:00 (Visit Saudi)
Masjid Al Miqat (Dhul Hulayfah)
Abyar Ali
The miqat where people travelling from Madinah enter ihram for Umrah or Hajj.
Open 24h (Visit Saudi)
Masjid Al Qiblatain
Bani Salamah
Mosque where the qibla changed from Jerusalem to Makkah, one of Madinah's best-known landmarks.
Open 24h (Visit Saudi)
Masjid Bani Unaif
Quba area
Restored heritage mosque linked to the Prophet's time, with traditional architecture.
Open (Visit Saudi)
Quba Mosque
Quba
The first mosque in Islam, south of the centre and a traditional stop for visitors.
Open 24h (Visit Saudi)
Jabal Ayr
South Madinah
Mountain marking the southern boundary of Madinah's sanctuary, with views over the city.
Daily 16:00-02:00 (Visit Saudi)
Mount Uhud
North Madinah
The great mountain north of the city, site of the Battle of Uhud.
Open (Visit Saudi)
ALSIRAH Experience
Immersive exhibition on the life and lessons of the Prophet ﷺ.
Daily 06:00-00:00 (Visit Saudi)
Al Fuqayr Well Visitor Center
Near Salman Al Farisi Mosque
Visitor centre telling the story of Salman Al Farisi and the prophetic-era palm grove.
Sun-Thu & Sat 09:00-18:00; Fri 13:00-18:00 (Visit Saudi)
As Safiyyah Museum & Park
Near Al Masjid an-Nabawi
Park with a digital museum, green spaces and cafés near the Haram.
Sat-Thu 16:30-23:00 (Visit Saudi)
Museum of the Prophet's Biography & Islamic Civilization
Central Madinah
Museum on the life of the Prophet ﷺ and Islamic civilisation, with interactive galleries.
Varies by day; see source (Visit Saudi)
Al Marbad Farm
Calm farm with a bird sanctuary, open spaces and cafés for families.
Daily 16:30-02:00 (Visit Saudi)
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