ThePlace: Shada Palace, one of the historical buildings in ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Abha

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  • The residential quarters and living areas of the building are open to visitors and entry to the palace is free of charge, Saturday to Thursday

Shada Palace is located in ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s city in the sky, Abha, and reflects the traditional architecture of the Asir region and the Kingdom as a whole.
It is one of the few historical buildings left standing in Abha and currently houses exhibits of handicrafts, old household items, antique coins, and early photographs depicting local life.
The palace, that stands prominently between modern buildings, was constructed in 1927 for the then-governor. The lack of windows and the high walls on the roof were designed to maintain privacy for female occupants. The residential quarters and living areas of the building are open to visitors and entry to the palace is free of charge, Saturday to Thursday.