Driving Downtown - Abha City 4K - KSA

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Camera used: GoPro HERO 7 Black, 4k 60w

Abha: is city in Saudi Arabia. It is situated 2,270 metres (7,450 feet) above sea level in the fertile mountains of south-western Saudi Arabia, it is a National Park. Abha's mild climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Saudis.
The city of Abha is composed of four quarters, the largest of which contains a fortress. Hilltop fortresses are a characteristic feature of the city. Shadda Palace, built in 1927, is now a museum displaying local handicrafts and household items. Other notable buildings in Abha include the Abha Great Mosque, the Al-Tahy restaurant, the Abha Palace Hotel, and the funpark next to Lake Sadd. The New Abha five-star hotel is a recent construction on the lake, 1.5 km (0.93 mi) southwest of the town. The head office and the main printing presses of Al Watan, a major Saudi daily, are in Abha.
The Saudi government has promoted Abha as a tourist destination. The city hosts events to attract visitors to the city and its surroundings, including the summer Abha Festival, sporting events, shows, exhibitions, and musical performances poets and singers. The artist Talal Maddah died on stage during one such performance in Abha.