Famous places in Oman

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque:

 also known as the Grand Mosque of Muscat, is the grandest and largest mosque in the Sultanate of Oman, and is often considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

Featuring beautiful mosaics and detailed carvings throughout, it’s a truly majestic piece of modern Islamic architecture, and will be the highlight of your trip.

Due to its location that’s very close to the airport (about 15 minutes’ drive), visiting this royal mosque is something you must not miss, even if you’re on a short layover in Muscat.

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Nizwa Fort:

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 bin Malik Al Kharusi in the ninth century. Nizwa Fort is unique among other forts in Oman due to the cylindrical shape of its main tower which also happens to be the biggest to tower in a fort in Oman.

Jabreen Castle:

is the most beautiful historic castle in the whole of Oman. This historic castle was constructed in the late 17th century and is located in Bahla in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate about 175 KM away from Muscat.

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Wadi Ghul:

If you thought that the Grand Canyon in Arizona was the only natural wonder of its type, think again as Wadi Ghul is quite spectacular. With sheer walls 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) high, Wadi Ghul is a must-visit attraction in Oman.

Wadi Darbat:

 is the most beautiful and spectacular place in Salalah city and the perfect place for mountain and nature lovers. The place is fully packed with tourists especially in the autumn season. Darbat Lake situated at the heart of Wadi Darbat is a marvellous picnic spot. It is a perfect place for visitors to take short boat rides or have barbecue dinners near the shores. 

Ras Al Jinz:

located in Ash-Sharqiyyah South Governorate, Oman, It is a nesting site for green turtles, as also is the beach at the local village of Ras al Hadd.

Wadi Bani Khalid:

Wadi Bani Khalid is one of the best-known wadis in the Sultanate of Oman. Its stream maintains a constant flow of water throughout the year. Large pools of water and boulders are scattered along the course of the wadi. As a geographical area, the wadi covers a large swathe of lowland and the Hajar Mountains

Souq Matrah:

Souq Muttrah is an intriguing market maze where one can find an eclectic range of products: from rare, one-of-a-kind vintage artifacts to high-quality frankincense, gold and precious jewels to funky, hand-made purses.

Mutrah Fort:

Built by the Portuguese in the 1580s, this fort dominates the eastern end of Mutrah harbour. Used for military purposes, it has at long last reopened to visitors. There's not much to see inside although the three-tower structure may be of interest to military buffs. Even if you have fort fatigue, it's fun to scale the flank of the building for a good view of Mutrah and the ocean.

Barkat Al Moz:

is one of the most famous villages in ruins in the Sultanate. With the 2 sets of ruins, a large banana plantation and the scenic surroundings, the site is also home to the old Falaj irrigation system listed as Unesco World heritage.