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Jabrin Castle

The Jabrin Castle is one of the finest and most picturesque fort in Oman. It was among the few that have been designed as a residence. It was built by Bil' arab bin Sultan, an Imam of the Ya'aruba ...more »

Location: Ad Dakliyah
Type: Forts and Castles

Nizwa Fort

As forts go, Nizwa Fort in the Dakhillia region is one of Oman’s oldest and finest and a massive tourist attraction. The town itself is steeped in history as Nizwa is the historical capital of Oman ...more »

Location: Ad Dakliyah
Type: Forts and Castles

An Naman Castle

This splendid two-storey castle was built by Imam Bil' arab bin Sultan and his brother, Imam Saif bin Sultan in the last decade of the 17th century. Imam Ahmed bin Said together with his sons, later ...more »

Location: Barka
Type: Forts and Castles

Al Hazm Castle

Al Hazm lies about 20kms from Ar Rustaq on the road leading back to the Batinah Coast. A small village and a massive fort was built there in the 18th century by Imam Sultan bin Saif bin Sultan of the ...more »

Location: Ar Rustaq
Type: Forts and Castles

Bayt ar Ridaydah

Bait ar Ridaydah is located approximately 24 kilometers from Nizwa city at the beginning of Wadi Muaydin. A Falaj runs along the bastion and is a world heritage. This fort was build in 17th century ...more »

Location: Ad Dakliyah
Type: Forts and Castles

Sohar Fort

This well-restored, four storey white building with 5 round towers and 1 square keep was believed to have been built during the rule of Baha Al Din Ayaella, Prince of Hormuz. A 10 km long escape ...more »

Location: Al Batinah
Type: Forts and Castles

Khasab Castle

Overlooking the harbor and representing Khasab’s eastern line of defense is the picturesque Khasab Castle. A massive central tower pre-dating the castle itself and preceding the arrival of the ...more »

Location: Musandam
Type: Forts and Castles

Ar Rustaq Fort

Ar Rustaq was the ancient capital of Oman. 170 km away from Muscat, this palce is now famous for Ar Rustaq Fort. The Ar Rustaq Fort was originally called Qalat Al Kisra after the Persian who ...more »

Location: Ar Rustaq
Type: Forts and Castles

Nakhal Fort

One of the most spectacular forts in the world, spectacularly perched on a rocky prominence of the Western Hajar. Nakhal is famous for its mineral-laden hot springs that flow year round from clefts ...more »

Location: Al Batinah
Type: Forts and Castles

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Our Local Experts say:

A visit to a fort or castle is a great opportunity to imagine what life was like in Oman centuries ago.

Educate yourself about how the architecture is used to control interior temperature while providing defence. The view from the top is nice too! There are hundreds of forts and castles around the country, some being in their original state while others have been heavily restored. The Omani Government is instrumental in preserving these sites.