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1. Al Jalali Fort & Al Mirani Fort
3.9
4.7
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13 Reviews
based on 81 reviews
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The two fortresses were built by the Portuguese in the 1580s and occupy the eastern end of the seaport of Mutla. For military purposes, the Portuguese built several fortresses on geological formations and tactical positions in the ophile hills, such as Fort Jalali, Fort Minari and Fort Matra, to monitor enemy invasions. The forts are the only link between Muscat in previous years and Muscat now, and play a pivotal role in Oman's past. These forts serve as a window into important history, which helped to build and create cultures and traditions that ultimately produced the Oman we know today.
Muscat
19.4km from downtown
2. Bait Al Maqham Castle
1.8
No reviews yet
based on 7 reviews
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Muscat
5.9km from downtown
Opens at 08:00
3. Samail Fort | حصن سمائل
2.5
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Samail
51.7km from Muscat
Opens at 08:00
4. Bait Al Numan Castle
2.2
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Barka
58.2km from Muscat
Nearby City
5. Bidbid Castle | حصن بدبد
2.1
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Bidbid
34.4km from Muscat
Opens at 08:00
6. Nizwa Fort
3.8
4.2
/5
8 Reviews
based on 1.4k reviews
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134***79
Ok, one or two hours is enough, you can see a good view at the top, it is still cooler in the castle, there is a home outside the gate, drinks and coffee are delicious!
Oman · Nizwa
Opens at 09:00
7. Al Hazm Castle
2.8
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Saif Albattashi
Al Hazam castle, 90 km far way form Muscat, you may visit on your trip to Rustaq (ancient Oman capital) on one day plan includes (hot springs on Rustaq & Nakhal, Rustaq fort, mountains village like Wakan village ) Hazam castle defenses, tales, lifestyle of imam are amazing, staff gives visitor talking devices explains each part of the castle. You will need to pay little fees.
Al Hazm
95.2km from Muscat
Nearby City
8. Husn Al-Khabeeb | حصن الخبيب
2.0
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Samad Al Shan
89.3km from Muscat
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9. Wall Almanawrah
2.0
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Oman · Al Suwayq
Opens at 07:30
10. Jibreen Castle
2.6
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