A must to visit in Al-Ahsa tour, even if you miss the chance to enter it, still the scenery from outside is worth the visit. The Ibrahim palace in Al-Hofuf has stood the test of time and efforts are continuous to maintain the structure. This historical palace is an architectural masterpiece that was a Turkish military barracks in eastern Saudi Arabia and the main headquarters of the Ottoman garrison in Al-Ahsa. King Abdulaziz al-Saud (mercy on him) entered the castle to announce the annexation of Alhassa in 1331 Hijri. The center of the palace, which was built in 963 Hijri, is the Al-Qubba mosque. The facilities, the Ottoman prison, the weapons storehouse and the Turkish baths were built around it. The Ibrahim Palace covers an area of 16,500 square meters. It combines both Islamic and military architecture as its huge building and its upper balconies give the effect of...
Read moreA must to visit in Alhassa tour, even if you miss the chance to enter it, still the scenery from outside is worth the visit. The Ibrahim palace in Al-Hofuf has stood the test of time and efforts are continuous to maintain the structure.
This historical palace is an architectural masterpiece that was a Turkish military barracks in eastern Saudi Arabia and the main headquarters of the Ottoman garrison in Alhassa.
King Abdulaziz al-Saud (mercy on him) entered the castle to announce the annexation of Alhassa in 1331 Hijri. The center of the palace, which was built in 963 Hijri, is the Al-Qubba mosque. The facilities, the Ottoman prison, the weapons storehouse and the Turkish baths were built around it.
The Ibrahim Palace covers an area of 16,500 square meters. It combines both Islamic and military architecture as its huge building and its upper balconies give the effect of...
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A beautiful fortress, military base & HQ of Ottoman Empire in the pasg in the Eastern province of KSA. This place imitated and was designed to replicate the Quba mosque of the Prophet Muhammad saw in Medina, with it’s signature of white wall and 1 minaret.
A magnificent place that bring u to feel the past.
No entry feel. It’s free of charge. No store and all. But you can go inside and take photos, to sight seeing and all.
There also small musuem with few photos history. Please make sure you do your homework on reading what’s the building indicate for and all. As there’s no tour guide and all.
Recommended to go 5/5.
Instead of Land of Civilisation, this Ibrahim Palace (Qasr Ibrahim) is a must to come if you...
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