Get a tour of the world at this small and strange spectacle that holds miniature replicas of world landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal. There are also Saudi landmarks, including the two Holy Mosques, Al Masjid al Haram in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. The park is easy to navigate and can be seen in under two hours.
World Sights Park
Riyadh
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