Tarout Castle — Attraction in Eastern Province

The castle is quite small and nobody is allowed inside. It's good for a half day visit. We can walk around the fence all around the castle. Some maintenance work was going on and some people just walked into the garden nonchalantly even though they were not supposed to. The old vibe given is quite good.. Especially the shops opposite to the castle. There is a great small nearby museum. Do not go without visiting the museum(Matehaf Alfarij museum).That's the best part of visiting the castle. There is an entry fee of SR 10. The owner is an enigmatic person who is quirky and loves his job. It used to be an old house and he has collected many items and kept it open to the public. There is another museum that can be seen from the castle itself. It was closed when we went. But I don't expect it to be as great as the other one. The added photos include the nearby restaurant and the Matehaf Alfarij...

🏰Tarout Castle is a historical castle located in the Tarout Island, in the Eastern Province KSA.

👉The castle is believed to have been built during the pre-Islamic era, and has served as a fortress and a center of power throughout history.

💁‍♂️The castle has several towers and walls, which were built to protect it from invaders. It also has a palace and several other buildings inside the castle.

👉Some parts of the castle were restored and converted into a museum to showcase the history of the island and the castle.

📍Tarout island is known for its rich history and archeological sites, the island was an important center of trade and culture in the past.

The castle and the island are considered a significant tourist attraction in the Eastern Province, and visitors can explore the castle and learn about its history and...

Visited the place on a rainy night. What is left is a remnant of an old castle, Only a part of the castle wall is left. As a part of renovation project it is now fenced and isolated. More interesting things are the old heritage houses on a lane beside the castle. Lucky for us, we met with a person who used to reside in the place as a young boy and his grandfather’s house is part of the heritage houses. He regaled us with tales from his childhood and how the area has transformed. Lot of houses are in ruins and need to be rescued. It was very interesting to look at the area and imagine how it would have looked like in the past. For those who are interested there is a museum ( open during weekdays) also but I was told it is more of a...