Bahrain

Best castles to visit in Bahrain

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Arad Fort
Muharraq, Bahrain
Arad Fort is a well-preserved 15th-16th century Islamic coastal fortress in Bahrain, showcasing Omani and Portuguese military heritage.
Renaissance (15th–17th c.)
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Tylos Fortress
Al Qalah, Bahrain
Tylos Fortress in Bahrain is a 7th-century coastal fort with Sassanid origins, later a medieval trade hub.
Early Medieval (5th–10th c.)
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Restored
Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort
Riffa, Bahrain
Historic 17th-century Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort in Riffa features unique architecture and rich Al Khalifa family heritage.
Renaissance (15th–17th c.)
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Castles in Bahrain

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Partially Restored

Abu Mahir Fort

Block 216, Bahrain

Abu Mahir Fort, built in 1840 on Muharraq island, Bahrain, features historic fortifications and coastal defense structures.

Modern (19th–20th c.)

Arad Fort — Bahrain castle

Arad Fort

Muharraq, Bahrain

Arad Fort is a well-preserved 15th-16th century Islamic coastal fortress in Bahrain, showcasing Omani and Portuguese military heritage.

Renaissance (15th–17th c.)

Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort — Bahrain castle

Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort

Historic 17th-century Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort in Riffa features unique architecture and rich Al Khalifa family heritage.

Renaissance (15th–17th c.)

Tylos Fortress — Bahrain castle

Tylos Fortress

Al Qalah, Bahrain

Tylos Fortress in Bahrain is a 7th-century coastal fort with Sassanid origins, later a medieval trade hub.

Early Medieval (5th–10th c.)

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