- Address: Bahla, Oman
- Phone: +968 25 363141
- Cost of visiting: $ 1,3
- Opening hours: Sat-Thurs - 9: 00-16: 00, Fri - 8:00 11:00
Located in the Al Dahliyah region amid a small oasis, Jabrin Castle is a luxurious residence. It was built by the third ruler of the Yanur dynasty in Oman, Bilarub bin Sultan. The castle is a worthy monument to his rule.
Architecture of the castle
Located in the Al Dahliyah region amid a small oasis, Jabrin Castle is a luxurious residence. It was built by the third ruler of the Yanur dynasty in Oman, Bilarub bin Sultan. The castle is a worthy monument to his rule.
Architecture of the castle
Jabrin differs from other Oman forts in that it was not built during the war and is not a fortification. This, in fact, the palace, built in peacetime ruler, who was fascinated by science and art. He made this building the most beautiful historical castle in the Sultanate.
The palace is a large rectangular structure of 55 rooms. The castle is three-storyed with two towers, numerous reception rooms, dining areas, meeting rooms, a library and a madrassa. The castle has a courtyard. The walls in the rooms are decorated with inscriptions and frescoes. The ceilings are colorfully painted, and the doors and other wooden surfaces are carved. All these architectural details make Jabrin a true expression of Omani craftsmanship. The interior of the castle is decorated with windows, wooden balconies, arches, painted with Arabic script and delightful ceilings.
Interesting details
One of the most important rooms in the castle of Jabrin is the Hall of the Sun and the Moon, designed to receive important guests. It has 14 windows: 7 of them are located at the very floor, the rest - under the ceiling. Cold air penetrates into the lower windows. When heated, it rises and is pushed out by a rising stream through the upper windows. In this way the room is cooled. This room has an unusual ceiling. It is decorated with beautiful Islamic calligraphy, especially attracts the image of the eye.
There are secret rooms in the castle of Jabrin. They were hiding protection in case the owner of the castle was going to meet people who did not trust him.
Another interesting detail is known. The ruler's horse was in a room on the top floor, next to his bedroom. It is not known whether the Sultan so loved his horse, or feared an attack, but even this did not help him. Bilarub's own brother killed him and captured the castle. The founder of Jabrin was buried in his own territory.
How to get there?
Independently in the castle does not reach, t. buses go only to Nizwa . You can get here as a part of tourist groups.