Riyadh - also called "the gardens" in translation - is the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the province of the same name. More than 6.5 million people live in the Arab metropolis. Riyadh is the economic, administrative and cultural center of the country.
Numerous universities, museums and architectural monuments are located there. Riyadh is also the seat of the Arab government, the parliament and all state authorities.
In its history, Riyadh occupies a central position for Muslims from all over the world! The city has always been an important transit point in the Arab region, the pilgrimage route to Mecca and Medina, as well as an important pilgrimage site of Islam in its own right.
The city is located in the center of the Arabian Peninsula. Through the al-Saud family, Riyadh developed into the country's seat of power - today Riyadh is rich in noteworthy buildings. Especially famous are the two skyscrapers Al Faisaliyah and Al Mamlaka or also called Kingdom Centre.