Bilad Sur Castle

Bilad Sur Castle, the last beautiful historical site in Oman, was built in the 19th century to protect the town from interior raiding tribes. The castle is built in the traditional four-tower style, with crenelated, six-meter-high walls. Bilad Sur Castle, on the other hand, stands out for its distinctive two-story watchtower, which offers 360-degree views of the surrounding area. The castle has been fully repaired and now houses a museum where visitors may learn more about the town's history.

The Bilad Sur Castle is located in the Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, in the center of the Bilad Sur Plain. According to Oman’s Ministry of Tourism: “It is considered one of Wilayat’s biggest bastions. Bilad Sur Castle has four towers: Al Khandaq Tower, JalanTower and As Souq, while the fourth tower differs from the other three. In that it has two storeys, the first of which overlooks the area outside the castle from all sides. The fort wall rises 6 metres.”

The Bilad Sur Castle, regarded as one of Sur's must-see attractions, is located in the heart of Oman's Bilad Sur Plain. It is one of Wilayat's biggest bastions due to its architectural magnificence. Originally constructed to protect the town from marauding tribes, these towers now provide a breathtaking perspective of the surrounding countryside. The stately Bilad Sur Castle now serves as a museum, where visitors may learn more about the castle's rich historical significance.

Location: Sur, Oman