Kaaba, Mecca

Name: Kaaba
Address: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

#13 among attractions in Mecca

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The Kaaba, also spelled Ka'bah or Kabah, sometimes referred to as al-Kaʿbah al-Musharrafah, is a building at the center of Islam's most important mosque, the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the most sacred site in Islam. It is considered by Muslims to be the Bayt Allah and is the qibla for Muslims around the world when performing salah. ()

Local name: الكعبة Coordinates: 21°25'21"N, 39°49'34"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Black Stone, Great Mosque of Mecca, Jannat al-Mu'alla, Mosque of the Jinn.

~40 ftE
Stela, Spiritual
Black Stone, Mecca
1 min walk • The Black Stone, known as Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in Arabic, is an ancient relic deeply embedded in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the sacred building located at the heart of the Grand Mosque, Al-Masjid Al-Haram, in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
~1030 ftNW
Great Mosque of Mecca
Great Mosque of Mecca, Mecca
5 min walk • The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Haram Mosque, holds a place of extraordinary significance in the heart of the Islamic world. Located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba.
0.9 miN
Cemetery
Jannat al-Mu'alla, Mecca
24 min walk • Jannat al-Mu'alla, also known as the Cemetery of Ma'la, is a historical and sacred cemetery located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This age-old burial ground is the final resting place for many of the Prophet Muhammad's relatives and companions, making it a...
0.8 miN
Mosque
Mosque of the Jinn, Mecca
20 min walk • Nestled in the holy city of Mecca, the Mosque of the Jinn, also known as Masjid al-Jinn, holds a unique place in Islamic history. This modest yet significant mosque is located near the Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery, where many of the Prophet Muhammad's relatives are...
~860 ftSW
21°25'16"N • 39°49'27"E
King Fahd Gate, Mecca
5 min walk • Mosque, City gate
~1640 ftNE
21°25'35"N • 39°49'43"E
Msjd alhram - Masjid Al Haram, Mecca
8 min walk • Mosque
~1320 ftS
Skyscraper
Diamond Tower, Mecca
7 min walk • Diamond Tower is a planned 93-story, 432-metre supertall skyscraper in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia whose construction is on hold as of July 2020. The tower will be primarily for residential use.
~540 ftNW
21°25'26"N • 39°49'31"E
Gate 35, Mecca
3 min walk • City gate
~560 ftS
21°25'16"N • 39°49'33"E
King Abdul-Aziz Gate, Mecca
3 min walk • City gate
~520 ftN
21°25'26"N • 39°49'35"E
Fatah Gate, Mecca
3 min walk • City gate
~600 ftNE
21°25'25"N • 39°49'39"E
Salaam Gate, Mecca
3 min walk • City gate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kaaba?

Nearby attractions include Black Stone, Mecca (1 min walk), Fatah Gate, Mecca (3 min walk), Gate 35, Mecca (3 min walk), King Abdul-Aziz Gate, Mecca (3 min walk).

How to get to Kaaba by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaaba:

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Mina Transit Station (8 min walk)
محطة حافلات نقل الي التنعيم - Saptco Station (8 min walk)