Old City Jeddah

Jeddah, fondly called the Bride of the Red Sea is the second largest city of Saudi Arabia. Situated on the eastern coast of Red Sea, the city claims to be considered as one of the most ancient among the Middle-East cities. The history of the city of Jeddah dates back to 647 AD. Even the name of the city means the 'ancestor of women', and a cave in the city is supposed to be the habitat of Eve, the first ever woman on earth. Today the city has emerged as a modern one, blending modern day features with quintessential past. Most of the historic sites of Jeddah are located in the Old City Jeddah. Jeddah Travel Guide serves information on this fascinating site, which is a must in the itinerary of the tourists.

The famous walls of the Old City Jeddah were destroyed in the 1940s. Today, Old City Jeddah is an area which is treasured and protected, so as to retain the old charm and vigor of this ancient city. This has become a major place of sightseeing in Jeddah . The Old City Jeddah is situated centrally in the downtown of Jeddah. The host of old buildings is truly architectural wonders, most of them being built of coral reefs from the Red Sea. The architecture of the buildings is intricate, with embedded wooden beams and hanging balconies. Many of the houses are restored; some still are in decayed condition. Two of the buildings that have been reconstructed and made open for the tourists are Naseef House and Sharbatly House. Both of these houses once belonging to the wealthy merchant families of Jeddah, bear traces of the rich past of the Old City Jeddah in Jeddah.

The Municipality Museum is situated opposite to the National Commercial Bank headquarters in the Old City Jeddah of Jeddah. It is the only sustaining building of British legation since the time of First World War. The museum chronicles the history of the city. Some rooms of the museum are reconstructed in the traditional style so as give a feel of this heritage of this ancient city.