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Ottoman Fort (Berbera)
Bedste tid at besøge
It is best to come at sunset: the sun paints the fort walls in a golden-pink hue, and the heat subsides to a comfortable +28°C.
Budgettips
Entry is free, the fort is open 24/7. Tips for the local caretaker, who can open closed areas, do not exceed 2-3 dollars.
Anbefalet til
History enthusiasts, Photographers, Seekers of abandoned places, Budget travelers
Planlæg dit besøg
45-60 minutes
Om
Hurtige fakta: Det osmanniske fort i Berbera blev bygget af osmannerne i det 19. århundrede for at beskytte den strategiske havn ved Adenbugtens kyst. Fortets mure rejser sig 10 meter, og fra tårnene er der panoramaudsigt over byen og det turkisblå vand i bugten.
Højdepunkter: Inde i fæstningen er originale osmanniske kanoner fra det 19. århundrede bevaret, og de peger stadig mod havet, som om de ventede på et angreb. De lokale tror, at der under fortet er hemmelige underjordiske gange, der forbinder det med centrum af Berbera, men ingen af dem er endnu blevet fundet.
Insidertips
- Climb the north tower at exactly 5:00 PM: it offers the best view of the sunset over the port.
- Bring water and a hat: there are no canopies or shade on the fort grounds.
- Come on a weekday morning: on weekends it is noisy due to local picnics.
- Photograph the cannons with the sea in the background from the south wall: the contrast of rusted metal and azure water gives the most striking shots.
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