Sela, Medina

Name: Sela
Address: Medina, Saudi Arabia

#28 among attractions in Medina

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Selaʾ is a mountain in Medina in modern Saudi Arabia. ()

Local name: جبل سلعCoordinates: 24°28'30"N, 39°35'58"E

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Medina Saudi Arabia

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Sela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Green Dome, Al-Baqi', Hejaz Railway Museum.

0.8 miSE
Mosque built by the prophet Muhammad
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina
20 min walk • Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet's Mosque, is one of the most revered Islamic sites in the world, located in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. As the second holiest mosque in Islam, after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, it occupies a special place in the...
0.9 miSE
Mosque
Green Dome, Medina
24 min walk • The Green Dome, a distinguished feature nestled within the heart of Medina, Saudi Arabia, is an iconic symbol of Islamic heritage. This prominent mosque, situated above the Prophet Muhammad's tomb, is an essential site for Muslims worldwide.
1.2 miSE
Cemetery
Al-Baqi', Medina
31 min walk • Jannat al-Baqi', often simply known as Al-Baqi', is a significant cemetery located in the sacred city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. As one of the oldest and first Islamic cemeteries, it holds immense historical and religious importance for Muslims around the world.
0.9 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Hejaz Railway Museum, Medina
24 min walk • The Hejaz Railway Museum in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is a cultural treasure that captures the historical essence of the region's transportation and pilgrimage heritage. Situated within the beautifully restored Ottoman railway station, the museum is a reminder of the...
0.7 miSE
Mosque
Abu Bakr Mosque, Medina
20 min walk • The Abu Bakr Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is located towards the south-west side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
0.8 miSE
Mosque
Mosque of Al-Ghamama, Medina
21 min walk • The Mosque of Al-Ghamama, nestled in the heart of Medina, Saudi Arabia, stands as a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of the city. This mosque is named for the event of rain that miraculously occurred in response to the Prophet Muhammad's supplication, with...
0.9 miS
Museum
Al-Madinah Museum, Medina
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the radiant city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, lies the Al-Madinah Museum, a cultural beacon that offers a profound insight into the rich history and heritage of the city revered in Islam as the Prophet Muhammad's final resting place.
0.9 miS
Mosque
Anbariya Mosque, Medina
24 min walk • The Anbariya Mosque in Medina is an important point on the spiritual map of Saudi Arabia, being one of the numerous mosques surrounding the Prophet's Mosque. Although it does not match the size and significance of its more famous neighbor, Anbariya takes worshippers...
1 miE
Mosque
As-Sajadah Mosque, Medina
26 min walk • As-Sajadah Mosque, also known as Asy-Syukr Mosque or Abi Dzar Mosque, is a mosque located 900 meters north of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
~1400 ftNW
Mosque
The Seven Mosques, Medina
7 min walk • The Seven Mosques is a complex of six small historic and often visited mosques in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. The complex consists of six mosques in spite of the name "Sab'ah" means "seven", because it included the Masjid al-Qiblatayn originally.
1.2 miE
Mosque
Al-Ijabah Mosque, Medina
32 min walk • Al-Ijabah Mosque, also known as Bani Muawiyah Mosque or Al-Mubahalah Mosque is a mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, which was built during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad on a land owned by Muawiyah bin Malik bin 'Auf of Al-Sus tribe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sela?

Nearby attractions include Mosque of Bani Haram, Medina (5 min walk), The Seven Mosques, Medina (7 min walk), Al-Rayah Mosque, Medina (12 min walk), Abu Bakr Mosque, Medina (20 min walk).

How to get to Sela by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sela:

Bus

Al Aliyah Bus Station (16 min walk)
Al Azhery Bus Station (20 min walk)