Barzan Towers & Umm Salal Mohammed Fort
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Traditional 19th-century watchtowers, with a climb offering views over the village of Umm Salal Mohammed. A representative old building on Doha's northern outskirts.
The Barzan Towers were built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Umm Salal Mohammed, about 20 km north of Doha. They were originally used to watch for ships at sea, to observe the moon to determine the start and end of Ramadan, and to protect nearby water sources. The surviving T-shaped tower and its outer walls have been restored and are open to visitors, who can climb to the top by wooden ladder. Nearby, Umm Salal Mohammed Fort is a traditional fortress built of earth walls and stone, which can be admired from the outside. Entry is free. You need to take a taxi to get there, and it can be combined with a visit to Lusail on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Lusail Stadium & Lusail City
- Qatar National Library
- Education City Mosque (Minaretein)
- Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
- Place Vendôme Mall, Lusail
- Katara Cultural Village
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque (State Grand Mosque)
- The Pearl-Qatar