Nassif House Museum
Nassif House Museum
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See a 700-year-old flag mast and a 15th-century cannon at this restored building, one of several crumbling structures preserved by the government.
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Kerri K
New Jersey124 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
This house belonged to the Nassif family until 1975. It then became a library and now a museum and cultural center. It was built in 1881 for a powerful trading family and governor of Jeddah. Later it was the residency for King AbdulAziz. It was built with coral from the Red Sea.
It is known as "The House with the Tree" because it is the only house in Al Balad to have a tree, and the tree is as old as the house. It was the only tree in Jeddah up until 1920. And it is huge!
I have been outside this house twice, but both times it was closed. Difficult to find the correct times online.There is a cool QR code plaque outside to scan for a virtual tour that tells about the plaza, some history of the house, and see the bottom floor virtually. I hope get down there one day when it is open to see the inside. Then I can revise my rating.
It is known as "The House with the Tree" because it is the only house in Al Balad to have a tree, and the tree is as old as the house. It was the only tree in Jeddah up until 1920. And it is huge!
I have been outside this house twice, but both times it was closed. Difficult to find the correct times online.There is a cool QR code plaque outside to scan for a virtual tour that tells about the plaza, some history of the house, and see the bottom floor virtually. I hope get down there one day when it is open to see the inside. Then I can revise my rating.
Written 2 December 2020
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,326 contributions
Nov 2019
Also known as Biet Nassif, this carefully restored old mansion is located in the centre of Old Jeddah. When I visited in Nov 2019 it wasn't open - not really sure why (of course there weren't any signs in English). Nice looking exterior though.
Written 24 March 2020
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TravellerMan72
Oslo, Norway1,622 contributions
Dec 2019
The building was unfortunately closed when we were there and there was no information or what so ever about the building.
It is a pity that the owners don't pay attention to this nice house, since it is located in the heart of the Historical area in Jeddah.
I hope it would be open when we comeback again to the city.
It is a pity that the owners don't pay attention to this nice house, since it is located in the heart of the Historical area in Jeddah.
I hope it would be open when we comeback again to the city.
Written 12 January 2020
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Rahul P
Montclair, NJ1,702 contributions
Jan 2020
Like a lot of attractions in Saudi, information is painful to come by. The security guy himself seemed unsure of when it would be open? (maybe on Saturdays?) Only during Jeddah Season? Who knows...It is nice to look at from the outside for a couple of minutes but that is it. Maybe one day these places will be open to the public regularly.
Written 1 March 2020
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CoinsExplorer
London, UK294 contributions
Jan 2020
More then Hundreds Year Ago the Rich History of Jeddah you can find here and in the Surroundings of this Icon Building of Jeddah
Written 22 February 2020
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CoinsExplorer
London, UK294 contributions
Feb 2020
The are of Balad is rich in Historical Icons and Area surrounded with Modern and Historical Buildings and best for Shopping
Written 24 February 2020
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LucyBaronB
Bucharest, Romania50 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
I was really excited to visit this place after reading all the reviews. What a disappointment. It's an absolutely beautiful building, don't get me wrong, but it's not open to the public - at least that's what every shopkeeper on the square told us. We called the phone number, no answer. We walked around it and asked everyone for more information. Each person we asked (in Arabic and English) told us that the place is not open, ever, for tourists. While it's worth a visit if you want to walk around the market, it's not worth a separate visit.
Written 24 February 2018
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cavychauffer
PA74 contributions
Dec 2013 • Business
This is an area in transition. It was the heart of the old city, abandoned probably 20 years ago , and now being restored by the government. There is a mix of dilapidated building, with completely restored building next door and buildings in all stages of restoration. Most of the area is made of coral and wood with narrow alleys. I had 2 people sitting on stairs eating ask me to join them. The hospitality of the people is everywhere.
Written 8 January 2014
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DarrenJaneL
Weston super Mare, UK36 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
As previous reviews have said, there seems to be no information of opening times or signage anywhere about this attraction. It is literally pot luck if you catch it open.
We were fortunate enough to be at the right place at the right time and were allowed to tag onto the back of a tour.
The house is superbly renovated with fantastic views of Al Balad from the roof top. If you can see these at sunset it is great. The house itself is full of history.
If only they would advertise organised tours to let more people see this historic place in a controlled manner. The reason I didn’t give this a 5* review is purely the lack if information and access to something which would share the rich history if the area.
We were fortunate enough to be at the right place at the right time and were allowed to tag onto the back of a tour.
The house is superbly renovated with fantastic views of Al Balad from the roof top. If you can see these at sunset it is great. The house itself is full of history.
If only they would advertise organised tours to let more people see this historic place in a controlled manner. The reason I didn’t give this a 5* review is purely the lack if information and access to something which would share the rich history if the area.
Written 21 November 2019
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Malih D
San Diego, CA167 contributions
Sept 2016
located in the old part of Jeddah, at Gabel street, contain of old furnitures and dishes aged 100 years, boring a litle bit.
Written 29 May 2017
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We didn’t have any luck, but apparently it is open. I know people who have recently been and there are recent reviews.
Written 16 December 2019
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