Urwa ibn Al-Zubayr Palace
Historical remains on Wadi Al-Aqiq, opening onto a side of Madinah's building beyond its mosques.
On the banks of Wadi Al-Aqiq stands the site of Urwa ibn Al-Zubayr's palace, one of those places that adds another dimension to a day in Madinah. Here the story becomes one of water, of building, and of how life took shape around the valley.
A good stop for anyone drawn to ruins, architecture and civic history rather than religious sites alone.
Naqsh tip
Pair the palace with a route along Wadi Al-Aqiq.
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More stories from the city
The heart of the cityAl-Masjid an-Nabawi
The first mosqueQuba Mosque
