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Khasab Castle (حصن خصب) is located in Khasab, Musandam. The current form of the castle was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century on top of an ancient fort built in ancient unknown times. The Portuguese colonized Khasab as part of their plan to take control over the Strait of Hormuz, but they were removed […]
Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Mosque (جامع السلطان تيمور بن Ùيصل) is a gorgeous new royal mosque that was inaugurated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos in August 2012 and is located in Al Mabilah North in Muscat. Like all new royal mosques, the Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Mosque is open for non-Muslims to visit free of charge […]
Nizwa Fort (قلعة نزوى) is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times. The oldest part of Nizwa Fort was originally constructed by imam Al Sult […]
Ibri Castle (حصن عبري) is one of the most significant castles in Ibri in the governorate of Dhahira. It was originally built by the Nabhan Tribe around 500 years ago and completed by a Sheikh from the Yaqoubi Tribe in that same century. The castle was renovated in the early 90s and opened to the […]
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (جامع السلطان قابوس الأكبر) is one of those attractions that you have to visit if you are coming to Muscat. It is one of the most beautiful and extravagant modern mosques in the world. The mosque was first opened in 2001 and took six years to build. The mosque features […]
Bahla Fort (قلعة بهلاء) is one of the oldest and biggest forts in Oman, and the only fort in the country to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Official statements say that the oldest parts of the fort were built as early as the year 500 BC. Bahla Fort is located in Bahla […]