Bahrain Fort — Attraction in Bahrain Island

According to the information received from the security guards stationed at the gate of the fort on 28 Mar 2023 at 4pm, during Ramadan the fort is only open from 8am to 2pm. This is about the fort itself, not the walking area around the fort.

This information is not contained anywhere else that I am aware of - there is a QR code on the signboard at the gate of the fort that says "CLOSED" and the QR code takes you to the official website of the fort and even there it says the fort is open from 8am to 8pm.

Imagine our frustration when, having consulted all available sources, we showed up at 4pm at the fort only to find it closed! What's the point in fancy promotional materials and websites and QR codes when the relevant information you seek that may be vital for your planning is simply not made available through these fancy promotional materials and websites and QR codes?

The one-star rating reflects our subjective experience due to this communication blunder. As you may have guessed, we were not able to enter the fort. A one-sentence text update to the website could have saved us (and potentially many other visitors) a wasted trip. The fact this has not been done shows complete indifference...

The Qal'at al-Bahrain also known as the Bahrain Fort or Portuguese Fort, is an archaeological site located in Bahrain. Archaeological excavations carried out since 1954 have unearthed antiquities from an artificial mound of 12 m (39 ft) height containing seven stratified layers, created by various occupants from 2300 BC up to the 18th century, including Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians. It was once the capital of the Dilmun civilization and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. The archaeological findings, which are unearthed in the fort, reveal much about the history of the country. The area is thought to have been occupied for about 5000 years and contains a valuable insight into the Copper and Bronze Ages of Bahrain. The first Bahrain Fort was built around three thousand years ago, on the northeastern peak of Bahrain Island. The present fort dates from the sixth century AD. The capital of the Dilmun civilization, Dilmun was, according to the Epic of Gilgamesh, the "land of immortality", the ancestral place of Sumerians and a meeting...

The destination worth a visit. Near by located Bahrain national museum. Two entrance for bahrain fort. One from museum and other from west side. Bahrain fort entrance free. Parking available in both entrance and free. the fort itself to walk around and inside. The views and scenery are very nice too., Specially in sun set. They described the history of fort. Must read it before visit or at the time. Night view also good, they arranged with multi color lights. The museum which you have to pay (2.2BD), but it goes towards maintaining the attraction so worth it. The museum is modern and presented very well. Mainly they describing bahrain past historical life style and village life. The same museum have cafe, which does very nice. it is very expensive, nice setting to sit inside and out side, out side dining area arranged by sea. From the site near beach entry, there is Dune and Quad bike riding. There is some food courts, including traditional foods. Some rides for children's and...