Shadda Palace
| Shadda Palace | |
|---|---|
قصر شدا | |
 Shadda Palace | |
Alternative names | White Palace |
General information | |
| Type | Palace; museum |
Architectural style | Traditional architecture of Aseer Province |
| Location | Abha, Aseer Province, Saudi Arabia |
Completed | 1929 |
Shadda Palace, also known as the White Palace, is a historic palace and museum in Abha, Aseer Province, Saudi Arabia. Built in 1929 during the reign of King Abdulaziz, it served for a time as the headquarters of the Emirate of Aseer Province.[1] The palace was later restored and converted into a museum of popular heritage.[1]
History
Shadda Palace was built on the direction of King Abdulaziz, who instructed Abdulwahab Abu Malha, then finance official in Abha, to construct the palace.[1] The building was constructed from stone, with its interior and exterior walls covered in plaster.[1]
Architecture and museum
The palace reflects the traditional architecture of Aseer Province.[2][3] It consists of four floors and narrows toward its upper levels, with wooden doors, windows and ceilings, as well as decorative elements on the upper floor.[1]
After restoration, Shadda Palace was opened as a museum. its rooms display old household objects, local handicrafts, manuscripts, coins and photographs reflecting aspects of life in Abha and the wider Aseer region.[1][2] In 2017, the palace was included in the National Architectural Heritage Register.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "قصر شدا". saudipedia.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- 1 2 "ThePlace: Shada Palace, one of the historical buildings in Saudi Arabia's Abha". Arab News. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ HalalTrip. "Shada Palace , Abha | Halal Trip". HalalTrip. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Where Is Shada Palace Located?". saudipedia.com. Retrieved 20 May 2026.