Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn)

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Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn)

Formerly the residence of the Al Qawasim ruling family and the seat of Sharjah's local government, the Sharjah Fort today functions as a museum and houses a vast array of exhibits, as well as the old Al Muhalwasa jail, war cannons and defence watchtowers.

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address123 Al Rolla Street - Al Ghuwair - Hay Al Gharb - Sharjah
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