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Sharjah Fort
The restored 1820 fort of the Al Qasimi rulers, built of coral, rock and adobe in the centre of the old town.
- Editor's score
- 4.7
- Visit
- 45 min
- Price
- €
About
Sharjah Fort, known as Al Hisn, was built in 1820 by Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah. It is a two-storey building of rock, coral and adobe. Most of it was demolished in 1970, leaving a single tower, but the current ruler has had it restored as part of a wider programme to bring back the old town. It stands at the heart of the old town and is the natural starting point for a walk through the heritage area.
Best time to go: Start your walk through the Heart of Sharjah here, in the morning before the heat builds.
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