Barzan Towers, الشحانية: Photos, Reviews & Location

These 19th-century watchtowers next to an oasis are built out of coral stone & limestone.

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Rating breakdown

5 ★63%
4 ★18%
3 ★10%
2 ★3%
1 ★6%

CC96+FX8، Muhammed,، الشحانية, Qatar

qm.org.qa

+974 4402 8888

Quick facts

What is the rating of Barzan Towers?: Barzan Towers is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 557 reviews.
Where is Barzan Towers located?: CC96+FX8، Muhammed,، الشحانية, Qatar
How can I contact Barzan Towers?: Phone: +974 4402 8888 · Website: qm.org.qa

This was useful to see if in the area. What would have made it even better is if there was some more information available as not all buildings have boards to explain what they were and you couldnt go to the top of the towers. The sunset in the area was beautiful

nashaat Al-Jahed 2023 Aug 13

Barzan Castle is a beautiful archaeological site in the State of Qatar, and the Ministry of Tourism attaches great importance in the State of Qatar to many monuments and monuments in the country in terms of protecting them from the air and land worlds, and also protecting them from any dangers.Honest efforts, and thanks to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for its interest in such important archaeological monuments of precious value. I wish them continued progress and success in all fields.

David Moakes 2022 Nov 26

Fascinating architectural style though constructed in recent times. It would have been even better if the towers had been open to climb to the top.

Jamil Clicks 2022 Feb 05

Beautiful site rich of history & true heritage of Qatar culture. The sunset view from the towers is breath taking and highly recommended to visit and enjoy the beautiful site view and experience the real history and culture.

Siyad Binaf 2021 Nov 29

One of the historic places in Qatar which is still maintained by Qatar Museums. They are watchtowers built in the 19th century. The historic place is located inside the city and is very accessible. On entering itself there will be a guide who will show you around the place.

Andrew N. Byrne 2021 Nov 07

While this place is currently under repair, I was able to get in before it all happened. I and my mother were the only people there at the time. Such a peaceful place with an interesting story.

Do yourself a favour and read about it before going as it makes the journey slightly outside the main city even more worth it. A great spot to pretend like you're an old world explorer.

Mrs. Valeriya Gray 2021 Jan 30

The Barzan Towers were built in the late 19th century and were renovated in the early 20th century to serve as watchtowers against the incoming Ottoman soldiers.
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we couldn't get inside the towers. But I would recommend to visit this place.

Sue Wyles 2019 Feb 27

Quite interesting to see these old watchtowers.
You are able to climb the stairs inside up to the roof area for a good view.
Not too sure if I'd take young children as steps are quite steep.