Quba Avenue is a pedestrian and recreational route connecting the Prophet’s Mosque with the Quba Mosque in southern Medina. Shopping opportunities, along with aesthetic and leisure facilities, add to what the avenue offers.
A route with a historical tradition
Historical accounts link the avenue to the route taken by the Prophet when visiting the Quba Mosque. According to these accounts, he would go there on foot or ride every Saturday. The account records both the day of the week and the mode of travel, giving the route a historical connection.
The Prophet’s biography and visual arts
The International Museum of the Prophet’s Biography is located next to the Prophet’s Mosque and explores the Prophet’s biography and Islamic civilization. Its exhibits include several modern digital halls with interactive screens, graphic panels, modern atlases, and educational panoramas. There are also more than 25 main pavilions.
The Madinah Arts Center has a different cultural focus: it hosts various visual arts exhibitions, as well as workshops and training courses. In comparing the two, the museum focuses on the Prophet’s biography and Islamic civilization, while the Arts Center focuses on visual arts and courses. This makes it easier to choose based on whether you are more interested in religious and civilizational themes or visual arts and practical courses.
Promenade, valley views, and events
The Wadi Al Aqiq Promenade is 1,600 meters long and offers views of a valley with historical traces, including historical sites and inscriptions. Compared with Quba Avenue, the emphasis here is on the promenade’s length, valley views, and traces in the valley; the avenue focuses on connecting two mosques, as well as shopping and leisure facilities.
Quba Front is one of the well-known tourist attractions in Medina. Various events, experiences, activities, and entertainment programs take place there daily; the specific program may vary. So if a particular visit date is important to you, check the program in advance. Quba Front’s architecture is considered to be in harmony with Medina’s local environment and heritage.
The wider historical setting of the Medina destination
Within the broader Medina destination, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province is a historic tourism destination; AlUla Governorate lies in the north of the province. Hegra is Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes more than 110 well-preserved tombs carved into desert rock, where the Nabataean elite were buried. Dadan was the capital of the kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan more than 2,000 years ago. Jabal Ikmah features hundreds of detailed inscriptions on rock faces and boulders and was included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register because of its historical significance. Dadan was also once an important hub on the Incense Route.
Discover more destinations: Al-'Ula, 'Anqa'.
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