Mutrah Fort
Mutrah is a 16th century Portuguese fort, built alongside Al Jalali and Al Mirani to defend Muscat’s harbours from its hilltop location. Smaller than Al… Read More »Mutrah Fort
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Jabreen Castle
Jabreen is a beautifully restored 17th century Omani castle with decorated rooms and ceilings and well geared for tourist visits. Constructed as a place of… Read More »Jabreen Castle
Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort is one of the older fortifications in the country and is a huge mud brick structure, built to control the Frankincense trade. Originally… Read More »Bahla Fort
Nizwa Fort
The 17th century Nizwa Fort is the most visited attraction in Oman. Built to guard the oasis and trade routes it is 90 minutes from… Read More »Nizwa Fort
Al Mirani Fort
Al Mirani fort shares the task of guarding Muscat harbour with Al Jalali Fort, both built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The two… Read More »Al Mirani Fort
Al Jalali Fort
Al Jalali Fort in Muscat was built by the Portuguese in the sixteenth century and is now a cultural museum, off limits to the public.… Read More »Al Jalali Fort