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Al Ayjah Watchtower
Melhor época para visitar
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.
Dicas para economizar
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.
Recomendado para
History enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Seekers of cultural experiences
Planeje sua visita
30-45 min
Sobre
Fatos rápidos: Nas paredes desta torre ainda são visíveis marcas de balas de canhão holandesas de batalhas navais do século XIX. Três vezes ao dia, a partir daqui, controla-se a abertura e o fechamento dos portões da cidade de Sur, que ligam a cidade velha ao oceano.
Destaques: Na torre ainda funciona o mecanismo original do século XVIII que controla os portões maciços de ferro. Ao anoitecer, quando o sol se põe sobre a baía de Sur, os guardas dão o sinal com uma trombeta e os portões fecham-se solenemente, como há 200 anos.
Dicas de quem conhece
- 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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