SHUBRA PALACE

Located in the city of Taif in Saudi Arabia is the famous Shubra Palace, which dates back to the year 1800s. Designed in an urban style, the Subhra Palace boasts of an eclectic mix of the Roman and Islamic styles of architecture. In addition to stunning arches and columns, the palace also has Rawasheen, huge doors, windows and high ceilings, along with 150 rooms and two entrances.

If you're looking for one of the best places to visit in Taif, you must head to Subhra Palace that is renowned for its royal galore. Its design was inspired by one of the beautiful palaces erected in the Shubra district at the time. The palace is widely distinguished by its urban style, and it has a mixture of Roman and Islamic styles with traditional architecture.

The Islamic architecture's characteristics are evident in the palace's columns, Rawasheen, arches, doors, ceilings, and windows. It includes about one hundred and fifty rooms and has two huge entrances: the main entrance and a side entrance. In its main hall, a double marble staircase goes up to two wings containing rooms of various sizes.

During King Faisal's reign, it became the Ministry of Defense and Aviation headquarter, then turned into a museum of heritage and antiquities in 1408 AH.

Highlights

• Pay a visit to the famous Shubra Palace in Taif on your visit to Saudi Arabia and get enchanted by the beautiful urban style of architecture here.
• Explore the stone and limestone facades and columns inside the palace, or take a walk along the double marble staircase that takes you to the 150 rooms within the two wings of the palace
• Learn about the history of the palace, which served as the summer residence of King Abdul Aziz during his reign
• Complete with lush green gardens and fruitful trees, the palace is amongst the most important architectural masterpieces and historical landmarks in Taif
• Head over to the museum inside the palace and see displays of ancient relics from the different Islamic eras, age-old gemstones, seals, iron locks, old coins as well as ancient weaponry, including swords, spears and shields
• The museum also contains exhibits of artefacts and folk crafts, a photographic laboratory and a library, among other things.