A Symbol of Growth
The Clock Towers in Mecca, also known as the Abraj Al Bait Towers, are a complex of seven skyscraper buildings located in close proximity to the Masjid al-Haram, which houses the Kaaba. They were completed in 2012 and are currently the third tallest buildings in the world. The Clock Towers consist of a central tower, known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower, and six other towers that surround it. The Makkah Royal Clock Tower stands at a height of 601 meters and features the largest clock face in the world.
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The towers were built to accommodate the increasing number of pilgrims visiting Mecca for Hajj and Umrah. They offer luxury accommodation, shopping malls, restaurants, and other amenities to cater to the needs of pilgrims.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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