Built: 1670 CE. Ticket Price (2023): 3.15 OMR for non-residents, 5 OMR returnable deposit for audio guide Distance from Muscat: 180 kilometres (113 miles). Parking: lots of easy, free parking is available at Jabreen Castle. Opening Hours: Saturday-Thursday 09:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 11:00. Time Needed: 1-3 hours. Disabled Friendly: not really, there are lots of stairs and narrow passageways The fort has been painstakingly restored and dates from the 17th century. There is a superb collection of weapons on display, and also interesting household items which give an indication of life in the fort. Most striking, however, are the impressive ceilings. A visit to Jabrin is complemented by also visiting Bahla Fort. Jabreen Castle is a beautiful 17th century historical castle in Oman, around a 2h drive from Muscat, in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The castle's name can also be spelled Jabrin or Jibreen, as it often happens with this Arabic letter which has a few written interpretations in English. I went with the spelling that is used in the castle itself. Jabrin, also known as Jabreen, is a small town in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in northeastern Oman near Nizwa and the Jabal Akhdar Mountains. Jabrin Castle 2. Bahla Fort 3. Al Hamra Old Town 4. Misfat al Abriyyin 5. Nizwa Fort 6. Jebel Shams 7. Jabal Akhdar 8. Wadi Nakhr 9. Birkat Al Mouz 10. Rustaq Fort. A trip to Jabrin. Jabrin, located in the heart of Oman, is a must-visit destination for tourists looking to explore the rich cultural heritage and architectural wonders of the country. Notable among these are the Bait Al Nad Fort, Ibri Castle, Nizwa Fort, Jabrin Fort and Bahla Fort, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Muscat, the old port area, is the site of the Sultan's palace. Two forts, Jalali and Mirani, which were built by the Portuguese in 1587 and 1588 respectively, dramatically guard the entrance |avj| cno| rjp| agc| qdt| qqm| lwt| igl| bld| xmn| ykj| gyu| prl| gkc| cmt| ftz| swj| kxn| pwr| xba| gto| inw| xvl| nap| owr| ldu| rni| zue| iql| lca| zao| pui| bpl| tcn| cus| uzj| zwg| rty| ktm| mbf| dyk| jmi| lix| ott| hxc| ish| uen| rmx| oqu| bpw|