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AL HOSN PALACE
By ANGELINA Published: 07/19/2009
Al-Hosn Palace, most commonly known as the Old Fort or the White Fort, is the oldest building in the city. Built in the late 19th century, the palace was the residence of the erstwhile ruling family. The interior of the Al Hosn Palace has been renovated and totally modernized. What is noteworthy in the Al Hosn Palace are the courtyard and the tile work over the main or the northern gate. Al Hosn Palace now houses the Cultural Foundation, which run the Documentation and Research Center. Many exhibits are held here displaying traditional artifacts and photographs.
The interiors of Al Hosn Palace Abu Dhabi have been modernized. This palace is now used by the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation as the Center for Documentation and Research. The center has a collection of several documents on the heritage and history of Dubai and the Gulf region.
This is certainly the best place to review history. Al Hosn Palace is known for its beautiful architecture. The work on the main gate is particularly splendid. The magnificence and importance of this place has attracted a large number of foreign tourists over the years.
The palace has a museum that showcases traditional artifacts and historical photographs. Exhibits give an insight about wildlife of Dubai, with special features on animal life from the desert. The historical section displays the history of Abu Dhabi in particular, and other artifacts. The tower exhibits a number of weapons that were used throughout Abu Dhabi's evolution.AL HOSN PALACE
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