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Al Ayjah Watchtower
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Arrive before 5 PM to see the gate closing ceremony, the most impressive moment of the day. Early in the morning there are the fewest people and the best light for photos.
Budsjettips
Entry is free, but it is worth having small change for tips for the guards, who are happy to show the inner mechanism. The Sur city visitor card is not valid here.
Anbefalt for
History enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Seekers of cultural experiences
Planlegg ditt besøk
30-45 min
Om
Raske fakta: På veggene til dette tårnet er det fremdeles synlige merker etter nederlandske kanonkuler fra sjøslag på 1800-tallet. Tre ganger om dagen styres åpningen og lukkingen av Sur bys porter, som forbinder gamlebyen med havet, herfra.
Høydepunkter: Tårnet har fremdeles en original mekanisme fra 1700-tallet som styrer de massive jernportene. Om kvelden, når solen går ned over Sur-bukten, blåser vaktene i trompet som signal, og portene lukkes høytidelig, akkurat som for 200 år siden.
Insidertips
- Once you climb to the top, you will see the entire old town of Sur and the port, worth spending 5 minutes enjoying the view.
- Photograph the gate opening ceremony from the opposite side of the bay, so the shot is most impressive.
- At noon it is especially hot here, so do not forget a head covering and water.
- If you want to see the gate mechanism up close, politely ask the guards, they usually allow it.
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