Aqaba Castle
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Kris_Toor
Krakow, Poland247 contributions
Mar 2023
I gave it 5 as rate because when I entered there I didn't pay anything. The fort itself is not very interesting but from few touristy places that the city has to offer it is worth visiting. As I mentioned - 5 was because I didn't pay if for any reason there would be someone charging entry fees it is not worth seeing.
Written March 17, 2023
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Ivana L
5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
The structure itself is impressive, with its sturdy stone walls and strategic location overlooking the Red Sea. It’s fascinating to think about the castle’s role in defending Aqaba throughout history. The informative signs scattered around the site offer great insights into the castle’s significance and the events that unfolded here
Written October 12, 2024
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Serhan
Ankara, Türkiye5 contributions
Jan 2020
Nice place to see during aqaba visit. A historical place was built 16th century I think and was a Ottoman castle for a while. Has a strategic location on the Aqaba bay and has a beautiful view.
Written February 11, 2020
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Kloudia
Minnesota1,398 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
it is related to islamic history and architecture as long as you are here I advise you to visit this unique place
Written October 29, 2014
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia24,784 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
On our taxi tour of Aqaba one of the good stops was the Aqaba Castle. A building which dates back to 1510AD and has seen a lot of action over the years! The locals are slowly restoring the area to it's previous glory and are doing a good job. The old Fort/Castle has had a varied life mixed between renos and major destruction and is now firmly on the reno track! Pilgrims used to use the fort as a caravanserai on the way to Mecca, Good to see it re-born.
Written July 21, 2023
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Albia-Newton
Evanton, UK4,729 contributions
Sep 2019
There is not a lot left of this fortification - and what remains is currently closed for reconstruction
You can view from outside only
Go and see it if you are pasing - Otherwise dont bother
You can view from outside only
Go and see it if you are pasing - Otherwise dont bother
Written September 22, 2019
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Ariela N
Tel Aviv, Israel110 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
From the outside, it looks very impressive. Sadly it is close for restoration.
You can still capture an idea of how impressive it was and take some nice photos.
You can still capture an idea of how impressive it was and take some nice photos.
Written April 25, 2019
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VinnyP1
London, UK604 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Just submitted this review as whilst the Castle is still there it is currently closed whilst the flagpole Square and the surroundings undergo a renovation.
Not much to see from the outside.
Not much to see from the outside.
Written March 22, 2019
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Aqua_Uomo
Toronto, Canada8,156 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Set in the main square, by the big flagpole. It is a common place where local hang around. We were going to get in but it was closed and never got another chance. However, it is a stop worth taking, the place also offers a nice view of the end of Gulf of Aqaba (Jordan), you can clearly see Eilat (Israel) and the Sinai Peninsula (Egypt)
Written June 11, 2017
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Carbo1960
Belgrade, Serbia428 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
While strolling along the Corniche you will eventually reach the big flag pole: at this point turn inland, pass through the visitors center (small museum isn't really worth neither your time nor the price of the ticket) where you can rest on the benches in the shady courtyard and use toilet for free and immediately after you'll reach the small castle. It has been heavily damaged during the Great Arab Revolt and only partially restored later. In fact, there is nothing to be seen inside, so you can easily limit your "visit" to a quick glance to the interior from the street behind the castle (as there is a gentle slope, the street is on a higher level than the courtyard of the castle) without paying the entrance fee.
Written November 22, 2015
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Does anyone know when the restoration work will finish?
Written June 5, 2019
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