Saudi | Photo Sharing of Another Visit to Jeddah's Old Town 1

🚗 Jeddah's historic district was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on November 28, 2006. After the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, it became the trade center of the Red Sea region, with a variety of small shops, traditional white limestone walls, and protruding wooden lattice windows forming the unique landscape of Jeddah's Old Town. The Beit Al-Nasseef Museum, located in the heart of the city, is the most typical 19th-century Saudi residential building, heavily influenced by Egyptian architectural style. 🚗 I first came to Jeddah around New Year's Day and visited the Old Town, just walking along the main street with my suitcase. Today, with plenty of time and no luggage, I basically strolled around the old streets. Al-balad means 'downtown' in Arabic, and every city has an al-balad, which in Jeddah refers to the old district. The true old district is guarded and only accessible on foot, although there is also a part of the old town where cars can drive. 🚗 This time I took several side streets, which felt different from my last visit, very chic. There are many small coffee shops and boutiques, and sofas on the roadside to sit on. Some shops play local music, and it's really comfortable to buy a cup of coffee and enjoy the sunny Jeddah of this season. 🚗 Some areas are under construction and can be noisy, some dangerous buildings are fenced off, and safety should always be a priority when visiting. The streets in some parts of the Old Town are very narrow, so be careful with your belongings when coming and going.