Riyadh Region
The Najd heartland where the capital lies, with modern Riyadh, the ancient city of Diriyah and the "Edge of the World" cliffs to explore.
Riyadh Region lies on the Najd plateau in the center of the Arabian Peninsula, and its capital, Riyadh, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. The city has the Masmak Fortress, the National Museum and modern skyscrapers. On the northwestern outskirts, Diriyah is the birthplace of the first Saudi state, and its At-Turaif District is a World Heritage site; to the northwest of the city, the "Edge of the World" cliffs overlook a vast expanse of desert. It is cooler from November to March, which is good for outdoor activities, while summers are scorching. King Khalid International Airport is the main gateway.