Jeddah - a city of amazing sculptures~!

Night scene of Jeddah on the Red Sea. 

Jeddah city is the gateway to the Holy City of Mecca and Medinah for most Muslims coming for pilgrimage or umrah and ziarah. The name Jeddah meaning the "Ancestor of Women" is attributable to the tomb in the city which is believed to belong to Eve. Today, it is not however possible to see that interesting place since the Saudi Arabian government had the tomb destroyed to avoid any acts of perversions by worshippers. 

Many visitors may have seen a few sculptures as they travel through Jeddah. What most probably don't know is the hundreds of such sculptures making such beautiful landscapes and memorable landmarks throughout the city.  Whatever Jeddah doesn't have, it does it's best to make up for with its sculptures and work of arts.

The next time you are in Jeddah, don't forget to allocate a full day to tour the city and see these sculptures and many more with your own eyes.

It is on my 'To Do List', to find all the sculptures and have their pictures taken before I leave Jeddah for good.

The Moon circles - On Corniche Road

The Sun and the Moon - at the Al Falaq Square, on Sari Street.

Seen along Hera Street, a land mark to Arabian Homes Compound.

The Globe round about, a known landmark for Roshan Mall
 and one the to the Red Sea Mall.

The famous Mameluke Mosque Lanterns
are sculptures in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – when these enormous lanterns are lit up at night, they are quite stunning.
They were created by Spanish artist Julio LaFuente and are part of Jeddah’s open air public art museum.

Many more pictures can be found HERE.