阿里夫堡 - 冰雹省

Oldest historical building in Hail City 'Aarif Fort'.It is a very beautiful place and more than that it is also a historical place. It is a place to sit, enjoy the view and be peaceful.

Aarif Fort is the oldest historical building in Hail city. It was built to protect the city from enemies. During Saudi rule, the fort was used for moon sightings and iftar cannon firing during Ramadan. Recently, the A'arif Fort was opened to tourists as a cultural heritage site. Fort Aarif is a rectangular shaped castle that is built with mud and clay. It is located in the heart of Hail and was built in the 17th century AD. The fort occupies an area of about 440 square meters and is strategically located on top of a hill, making it visible from every point of the city. Located on top of Jabal Irf, the fort offers a magnificent view of the northern city. The fort can be accessed through a gate on its southern side, where a small courtyard leads to the main entrance. Inside the fort you will find observation towers, windows, a living area, baths, a mosque and storerooms. This castle is also notable for its large wooden doors with inscriptions engraved on them. Tourists can climb to the top of the castle to get a bird's eye view of the city and observe the farms, markets and neighborhoods around them.

Nice renovated place. Nice and friendly personel. More information at the site about the history in the form of old pictures would be nice. Also nice view from the top.

It was closed when we went there ! Usually these days it will be closed some renovations are goin on !! But the garden outside the fort is accessible u can go vist and spend time there !!

Very neatly cared heritage! Must see. Located at a strategic point of Hail.