Jibreen Castle
Jibreen Castle
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Hafi
Muscat, Oman6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I have visited jabreen castle many times before.. I love the history of it.. whenever I visit this place with family or friends it's just mesmerising takes my breath away.. definitely a MUST place to visit..
Written 26 September 2023
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland9,999 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Jabreen Castle is a beautiful fortification located just south of Bahla. It features beautiful interior and mighty defensive walls.
Written 8 March 2023
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,562 contributions
Mar 2022
Visiting Jibreen Castle (also spelled Jabreen) was a highlight of my journey around Oman. With all of the rooms and the fascinating history of the castle and Imam Bel’arab bin Sultan Al Yarubi, who had the castle constructed in 1670, it is best to use a guide or an audio guide.
During my visit, I learned that the wood ceilings utilized teak and mahogany from Tunisia and Zanzibar. Gypsum was also among the materials used to build the castle. The first floor included a lovely library and a sitting room as well as a jail. The steps to the second floor included steps that could trip intruders and provide sound to alert the Sultan to the intruders. That was important since the Sultan’s suite was on the second floor!
The castle also included a dining room, separate jails for men and women, a Madrasah and the Imam’s Tomb. The room I found most impressive was the Sun & Moon room with its intricately designed wood ceiling, seven windows and high ceiling. There was also comfortable seating for guests.
To ensure the castle was self contained, there was even a courtroom with the judge’s bench, scales of justice and a small exit door for those who were convicted.
Naturally the Omani flag was proudly displayed at the upper tower of the castle. I learned that the colors of the flag represented the following: Red-blood shed for the country; Green-fertility of the land; White-Peace. The two swords are the symbol of the royal family.
This castle provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the great Sultanate of Oman.
During my visit, I learned that the wood ceilings utilized teak and mahogany from Tunisia and Zanzibar. Gypsum was also among the materials used to build the castle. The first floor included a lovely library and a sitting room as well as a jail. The steps to the second floor included steps that could trip intruders and provide sound to alert the Sultan to the intruders. That was important since the Sultan’s suite was on the second floor!
The castle also included a dining room, separate jails for men and women, a Madrasah and the Imam’s Tomb. The room I found most impressive was the Sun & Moon room with its intricately designed wood ceiling, seven windows and high ceiling. There was also comfortable seating for guests.
To ensure the castle was self contained, there was even a courtroom with the judge’s bench, scales of justice and a small exit door for those who were convicted.
Naturally the Omani flag was proudly displayed at the upper tower of the castle. I learned that the colors of the flag represented the following: Red-blood shed for the country; Green-fertility of the land; White-Peace. The two swords are the symbol of the royal family.
This castle provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the great Sultanate of Oman.
Written 25 August 2022
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Monty Stoller
Stäfa, Switzerland378 contributions
Apr 2022
We visited as part of our Oman trip the fort "Jabreen", which was built at the end of the 17th century. The complex is very well preserved and is also very well maintained. Various rooms with artistically decorated windows and ceiling graphics can be admired. An audio guide with various languages is included in the entrance fee.
The visit of this palace is absolutely recommended!
The visit of this palace is absolutely recommended!
Written 1 June 2022
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MrMoss
Burnley, UK43 contributions
May 2022
Visited on our way from Nizwa to Muscat, so glad we stopped. This restored gem, unlike it’s original intention, is such a peaceful and beautiful place to spend time. The photos simply don’t do it justice.
Written 21 May 2022
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pizote67
Sondrio, Italy451 contributions
Apr 2022
Elegant castle. It was very interesting hearing about the history of the castle/house and visiting Imam's tomb. Nice decorated rooms.
Written 25 April 2022
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TravellerWalesUK
UK65 contributions
Feb 2022
We found Jabreen Castle (note that there are lots of different spellings of Jabreen (Jibreen, Jabrim, Jabrin and more) a very interesting place. There were so many different routes to take when wandering around the castle. The rooms within the castle also varied a lot in their shapes, sizes and decoration. The defences within the castle were impressive (never seen so many different murder holes (in the wall, floors and ceilings)). Well worth a visit.
Written 10 March 2022
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Jaya P
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates21 contributions
Dec 2021
One of the best Castles I've visited in the GCC . Well restored and lots to see and discover inside. A bit like a rabbit warren with loads of staircases and interconnecting rooms and nooks to discover.
Lots of stairs to climb and walking so one needs to be reasonably fit with good knees and quadricep muscles.
Lots of stairs to climb and walking so one needs to be reasonably fit with good knees and quadricep muscles.
Written 17 December 2021
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Rowzar2020
Oman84 contributions
May 2020
Jabreen also spelled Jibreen Castle or Jabrin Castlem is superiority with beauty among all castle in the whole of Oman according to Oman trippers.
This historic castle was constructed in the late 17th century and is located in Bahla in the Al Dakhiliyah( same place of Bahla fort -a must for visit) about 175 KM away from MCT.
The average time spend to the castle is approx 20- 30 minutes.
The castle is open from Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm and on Friday from 8am to 11am. Entry fee is 500 baizas for adults.
During our visit ( March and June ) it remains closed .So we had photos outside and the nearby date palm plantation.
This historic castle was constructed in the late 17th century and is located in Bahla in the Al Dakhiliyah( same place of Bahla fort -a must for visit) about 175 KM away from MCT.
The average time spend to the castle is approx 20- 30 minutes.
The castle is open from Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm and on Friday from 8am to 11am. Entry fee is 500 baizas for adults.
During our visit ( March and June ) it remains closed .So we had photos outside and the nearby date palm plantation.
Written 20 July 2020
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Reza Sattarzadeh
Muscat, Oman2,221 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Jabreen dates back to about 600 hundred years ago and is located in the interior region of Oman, just 30km north of Nizwa. The castle has undergone an extensive renovation in the past years and gives the visitor an image of how life was in Iman in that period. It's huge and there are many chambers inside the castle all of which served a specific purpose during the years of its prime.
One could expect to spend about an hour or two admiring its beauty and elegance.
One could expect to spend about an hour or two admiring its beauty and elegance.
Written 5 March 2020
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rigamarko
Milan, Italy116 contributions
A che ora chiude il castello?
emanuelaboh
Cagliari, Italy258 contributions
Alle 16
We are going to Oman in October 2018. Arriving on 15 October 8 am and leaving 20 October at 9am for Dubai. We would like to concentrate more on nature than culture but we would like to do some of the best cultural experiences like the Mosque etc. Is it best to do it on your own or with a tour guide? Can you please recommend a tour plan and accommodation accordingly?
Weltforscher
Hamburg, Germany151 contributions
Hi Hans,
its much cheaper and you are much more flexible to do it on your own with rent a car. We did two weeks travelling with a small child and it was great. The organised tours are way too expensive and not necessary. Oman is really safe and the motorways are new and nice. Google maps works well. In fact you don´t even need 4 x 4 vehicle. The only two times we needed it was - in the desert and high in the mountains Jebel Sham. Everything else is easily accessible by normal car.
ceccogigi
Segrate, Italy17 contributions
Desidererei sapere la temperatura/meteo localmente a Novembre.
GianPioltello
Pioltello, Italy135 contributions
Io ci sono stato in Maggio e la temperatura era di 45 C°
in novembre francamente non so.
ceccogigi
Segrate, Italy17 contributions
La temperatura locale a Novembre
aldomilano
Milan, Italy301 contributions
Buongiorno: io ho viaggiato in Oman nel gennaio del 2015 e le temperature erano molto gradevoli. Penso che in novembre le temperature dovrebbero essere leggermente superiori, ma comunque primaverili. Saluti Aldo
Tina_and_Graham
Solihull, UK484 contributions
Does anyone have the exact Lat/Long coordinates for the castle, or even the Garmin satnav coordinates please ?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jibreen Castle
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Jibreen Castle:
- Nizwa Full Day Tour from Muscat with JABREEN fort (From HK$732.75)
- Nizwa Bahla and Jabrin Fort (From HK$1,559.04)
- Tour Malak 6 Days Package, Private Tour (From HK$15,850.30)
- Nizwa & Bahla Forts, Jabreen Castle - Historical Tour from Muscat (From HK$2,104.71)
- Private Inspiring Interior Tour of Nizwa Souq and Fort, Bahla Fort and Jabrin Fort (From HK$3,835.24)
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- (3.58 km) Jibreen Hotel
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