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JeddahSights

Museum sights in Jeddah

  1. Al-Tayibat City Museum for International Civilisation

    Don't be put off by the grandiose name: Al-Tayibat City Museum for International Civilisation definitely merits a visit. The vast palace contains over 300 rooms crammed with a collection built over a local merchant's lifetime.

    The four-floor collection ranges from exquisite Islamic manuscripts and old coins to stunning furniture and pottery (some of it bought from international art houses). Exhibits are accompanied by good captions and information panels, as well as a few dioramas.

    Note that, unfortunately, it can't open for less than 10 people; try and form a group or telephone to join one.

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  2. Shallaby Museum of Traditional Handicrafts & Hejazi Heritage

    For those who have neither the time nor the energy to face Jeddah's 'Louvre' (aka Al-Tayibat City Museum for International Civilisation), try the Shallaby Museum of Traditional Handicrafts & Hejazi Heritage, with a good collection of coins, silver antiques (look out for the silver-plated wedding slippers) and traditional Bedouin clothes.

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