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    Travel to Oman

    writer : Destino Group

    Muscat

    Muscat is the capital of Oman and has the largest population. This city contains many historical landmarks and modern tourist places, the most famous of which are Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Al Alam Palace, Opera House, Muttrah Fort, Muttrah Souq, and many shopping centers such as Oman Mall and City Center and others. The tour begins with a visit to the late Sultan Qaboos Mosque, which is the largest mosque in the Sultanate of Oman. You can see this beautiful building, the high minarets, the large dome and the sculptures inside, including the very fine decorations and tiles, and its Iranian carpet hand-woven by Iranian women and took four years to produce, which is one of the largest single-piece carpets in the world. You will be surprised by the large chandelier that you can see in few places in the world. After that, if you are interested in reading, visit the Great Oman Library located in the courtyard of this mosque. After visiting this great tourist attraction, we head to the Royal Opera House, which is one of the most wonderful modern landmarks that reflects contemporary Omani architecture and is used for various events such as concerts, plays, conferences and more. Muscat has many natural and historical landmarks, and if you want to see all these places, you should spend more time, but try to visit the important and famous places first, such as the National Museum of Oman, which contains very important historical artifacts, and Al Alam Palace, which is a royal palace and one of the famous symbols of the Sultanate of Oman and is located in front of this wonderful museum. The afternoon is also a good time to walk on the beautiful Corniche beach and see the royal ship that is still anchored after the death of Sultan Qaboos, and visit Muttrah Souq, which is the famous traditional market and buy colorful and attractive traditional gifts that can make your day. The tour ends for those who want to shop in the shopping malls that include all kinds of brands that can be found in each mall. There are large shopping malls in Muscat, including: Oman Mall, Avenues Mall, City Center and many other places that attract the attention of visitors.

    Nizwa

    Nizwa is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the Sultanate of Oman and is the center of Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate. One of the most famous tourist attractions in Nizwa is Nizwa Fort, also called Al Shahba, which was ordered to be built by Imam Sultan bin Saif bin Malik Al Ya'arubi (the person who expelled the Portuguese occupation from Oman) in 1660 AD. It took about 12 years to build, and is also considered one of the oldest forts in the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in the archaeological area of ​​the city and close to Al Shawathna Mosque and the traditional market, which is a great place to experience local culture and buy traditional products. One of the famous landmarks in Nizwa that is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List is Falaj Daris, which is located in a beautiful garden.

    Salalah

    Salalah (the land of frankincense) is known as the capital of Dhofar Governorate and home to a diverse cultural and historical heritage and stunning natural landscapes. The best time to visit this beautiful area is during the Khareef season, from June to September, when the weather is characterized by heavy rains, refreshing air and green scenery, transforming the area into a charming green oasis that attracts visitors to enjoy adventure trips and hiking in the charming nature. Salalah has many attractive tourist places. These include picturesque springs and waterfalls, clean beaches, Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, and the ancient city of Samharam. Apart from the picturesque natural scenery that characterizes the city of Salalah, there are also historical places in this area, among which we can mention the ancient city of Samharam, which dates back to ancient times, and the old Al Baleed Palace is one of the historical landmarks that reflects traditional Omani architecture and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Salalah. The tomb of the Prophet Imran and the tomb of the Prophet Hud are important religious places in Salalah, as these places reflect the ancient religious heritage for visitors who wish to visit religious shrines and learn about the religious history and religious and historical stories of the region.

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