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Al Ayjah Fort
Bedste tid at besøge
Early morning, when the fortress shadow falls on the water and there is not a single other visitor. Late afternoon during low tide opens up the opportunity to examine the parts of the walls hidden underwater.
Budgettips
Entry is symbolic, a little over 1 OMR (about 2.50 EUR). Tickets can only be purchased with cash, so have small bills on hand.
Anbefalet til
Photography enthusiasts, History enthusiasts, Travel budget, Solo travelers
Planlæg dit besøg
30-45 min
Om
Hurtige fakta: Tårnet over porten blev ikke kun brugt til forsvar, men også som vindmølle til at male korn. Fæstningens mure ligger kun få meter fra vandet, og ved lavvande kan man se krabber sole sig på klipperne omkring den.
Højdepunkter: I den indre fæstningsgård står der stadig originale lerkugler til kanoner, stablet i bunker helt fra 1700-tallet. De blev aldrig brugt. Forsvarsstrategien beroede ikke på ildkraft, men på murenes placering, så fjenden ville sidde fast i de smalle gange.
Insidertips
- Before climbing up, stop by the small room under the stairs, where authentic weapons and ceramics are displayed.
- You will get the best photo not from the fortress, but from the wooden bridge over the wadi leading to the entrance.
- There is no air conditioning inside, so during the summer months choose morning hours or bring water with you.
- Near the fortress there is a traditional boat workshop, worth a look before or after your visit.
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