City: Oman
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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Oman, Oman
Coordinates: 21°N 57°E / 21°N 57°E / 21; 57
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1. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,994 reviews
Reviewed By PNEPete - Leyland, United Kingdom
Visited as part of a tour from cruise ship, It was absolutely stunning, the architecture, chandeliers, carpet, etc etc. Well worth a visit although for non muslims you cannot visit during prayer times. Ladies must be appropriately dressed, with hair/head covered, shoulders and arms to the handsand legs covered to the feet. Men generally wear normal casual wear, shoes must be removed before entering the Mosque rooms. Definitely a must to visit just to admire the sheer splendour inside and out.
2. Royal Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,455 reviews
Reviewed By huwp179 - Muscat, Oman
We had the privilege of seeing Placido Domingo perform here which was excellent. Even a visit to the building if a performance isn’t on is worth it to see the opulence of the building and surroundings. Tickets for performances range from 10 OMR (£20 approx) which for a first class performance from world renowned artists is very good value for money in my opinion. There are lots of cafes and restaurants in the Opera House complex so even if you only go there for a walk around the building as a coffee stop it is well worth a visit.
3. Misfat al Abreyeen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By Alice_Raff
We really enjoy to walk along the palm trees during hours and to have lunch at the Misfat Old House (very good lunch, beautiful terrace)
4. Nakhal Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Arvindsa7 - Mumbai, India
Nice and big Historical Fort..surrounded on all sides by Dates Farm.. Scenic views of Dates Farm, Mountains from top of Fort..few kms from fort is located a Beautiful Hot Spring (Athwaran Hot spring) placed right in middle of mountains.
5. Sumhuram Old City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Mocha City
Reviewed By stephend421 - Lawton, United States
They have been doing a lot of work on the city to give a good impression of what the city used to be like. Add that to the spectacular views of Wadi Darbat and the ocean, and it makes this a must see in the Salalah area. There are also a couple of small museums. The amount of signage is lacking on the roads to the city and the second museum so that could be improved, but our GPS helped us make the right turns the first time.
6. Al Hazm Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By JamesB189 - Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
My first fort in Oman, and as others have said, the outside may not be very impressive, but the inside is great. Rooms are restored, some furnished, and some have architectural decorations. And the ticket guy, with his dates and coffee (and complimenting my Arabic) made it very welcoming.
7. Khasab Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By 675duncanw - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Khasab fort opposite the main harbor is a great way of spending a couple of hours. Learning about the local culture, history of khasab/Oman the finding of oil and how it changed the landscape and lives of the Arabic nations The fort itself goes back to Portuguese occupation and shows Defence mechanisms and then how the locals lived and survived. A great insight to local history.
8. Barka Bull Fight Arena
9. Sultan Qaboos Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By jeffbL6807WU - Marchwiel, United Kingdom
The sultan Qaboos Mosque is very grand inside and out,You need to cover arms and legs and ladies need a head scarf,It is well worth a visit and it is free entry
10. Wakan Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By esitami
We went to Wakan Village by a 2WD suv car (Toyota Rush) that we rented. Till the first entrance of the village, road was very smooth and flat. After the first entrance we drove on bumpy and winding roads for 3 kms. If you don’t trust the car and your driving skills, it would be better to go there by 4WD. But I don’t want to encourage anyone. After the challenging road, we parked the car and climbed up the stairs along the gardens and scenic views. We went there as a couple. It took almost an hour to the top over 700 steps (including breaks for photoshooting). There were also families with the young kids. The view on every stop was nice so you don’t have to go the top if you can not. But if it is not crowded, it would be nice to experience the peaceful environment and silence on the top. You can see local goverment’s touch in the village as a touristic destination. It is not %100 wild but we enjoyed a lot. It is worth the see a cute and green village between the huge and rocky mountains.
