Sharjah Heritage Museum is one of the best tourist attractions in the one of the most culturally enriched city in United Arab Emirates. This museum offers a glimpse into the rich culture and heritage of Sharjah. The Sharjah Heritage Museum is a combination of several museums. Visitors to Sharjah flock in thousands to explore the fascinating museum.
Different museums in Sharjah Heritage Museum are:
- Souq Al Arsah
- Baid Al Naboodah
- Al Midfaa House
- Al Hisn Sharjah
- Al Hisn Kilba
The Souq Al Arsah in Sharjah is a large open courtyard consisting of numerous shops. These have been restored in their traditional style. These shops sell silver and wooden artifacts, jewelery, novelties garments and medical herbs. The souq excites the visitor with its unique old world charm.
Baid Al Naboodah is a 16 room family home in Sharjah, which has been converted into a live museum. Each of these rooms have a different theme. This exclusive family home gives us a glimpse of the traditional way of life in Sharjah.
Old kitchen, costume jewelry, traditional clothing are all showcased in this particular museum.
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Al Midfaa was a prominent personality not only in UAE as a whole but particularly in Sharjah. He started 'Oman', the first news daily of UAE in 1927. He was also a close associate of the rulers of Sharjah and advised them about their political affairs. His home has been converted into a live museum where things which he used in his daily life has been carefully preserved. Valuable exhibits related to literature and culture is also showcased.
Al Hisn Sharjah is the official residence of the rulers of Sharjah. The gigantic fort dates back around 200 years. Built in the year 1820, by the late Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, it is a remnant and a witness to the glorious history of Sharjah. This building has been converted into a museum and is open to public.
Al Hisn Kalba is popularly known as the Kalba Fort. The fort located in the Kalba city overlooks the vast expanse of the sea water. The shape of the fort is quadrilateral, built on a 20 meter high platform surrounded on all sides by thick walls. The famous fort served as a defense base for the military. From December 1996 the fort was opened to the public.
The several museums under Sharjah Heritage Museum offer and elaborate insight into the culture and way of life of ordinary people as well as for prominent personalities of the city.
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