Qasr al-Hosn, known as the “White Fort”, or the “Old Fort” started as a round watchtower representing the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi Island and lately built up to a small fort with a beautiful palace with shaded courtyards and other traditional buildings.
Located in Khalid Bin Walid Street Qasr al Hosn Fort is the oldest architectural building and one of the ironic landmarks in Abu Dhabi also Qasr al-Hosn is a spiritual symbol for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for its history over years. Therefore it is featured on the DH1, 000 currency notes.
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