Tabuk, Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Castle / Fort · Ottoman · 16th Century
Tabuk Castle is an ancient castle in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, which dates back to 1559. It is one of several Ottoman forts built along the Hajj pilgrimage route to protect pilgrims traveling from Damascus to Medina and Mecca. It has been restored and converted into a museum.
Construction: 1559 – 1559
Founder: Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent
Significance: A major station on the Hajj route from Damascus to Medina.
- 1559: Built by Ottomans
- 1653: Renovated by Sultan Mehmed IV
- 1992: Restored by Saudi government
Architectural styles: Ottoman Military
Materials: Stone, Mud Brick
- Internal Courtyard: Open courtyard with a mosque and well.
- Museum: Rooms now house artifacts from the region.
- Spring of the Prophet: Nearby spring where Prophet Muhammad camped during the Battle of Tabuk.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Closed Fridays.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible ground floor.
Official site: http://www.sauditourism.sa
Address: Tabuk 47911, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 28.3972, 36.5789