The Castle is one of the country’s most fascinating and awe-inspiring buildings, full of amazing details, intricate frescoes, and elaborate inscriptions that distinguish it from the Sultanate’s other castles. The Jabrin Castle is an authentic expression of Omani craftsmanship, render stunning photographic opportunities for the visitor.
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Considered to be the largest of its kind on the Arabian Peninsula, the Nizwa Fort towers above its surroundings, standing as a reminder of the important status that the city of Nizwa once held as the Islamic, political and cultural capital of Oman. This enormous fort features a huge central tower which has an outer diameter of 43 meters.
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The fort is one of the oldest and largest in Oman and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort is built of mud bricks and is surrounded by a wall with watchtowers and battlements. Bahla Fort is an excellent example of traditional Omani architecture and is considered one of the most important historical sites in the country.
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Built more than 400 years ago, the Ibri Fort stands at the site of utmost prominence in the city of Ibri, where merchants travelling between different regions of the Arabian Peninsula stopped to trade their goods. The area today has become home to the bustling Ibri Souq, which is full of traditional handicrafts and silverware.
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Barka Fort, is an old Islamic fort located in Al Batinah, famed in Omani history for being the site of the ousting of the Persians by Ahmed Bin Said in 1747. Having been renovated in the 1980s, the fort has four towers, one of which has an unusual octagonal structure. The fort renders an excellent view of the sea and its surrounding areas.
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The Hazm Castle is a marvel of the architectural prowess of its builders, and is a vivid example of Islamic constructional masterpieces. The colossal wooden doors are intricately carved, and have receptacles for pouring boiling oil or date honey on intruders. Set on the banks of a wadi, this building is a great place to explore.
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Nestled amongst the lush palm orchards with stunning views of the wadi and green plantations, the Nakhal Fort is one of the most prominent of historical monuments in Oman. The interesting aspect is its constructed with no particular architectural plan; built around an irregularly shaped rock,which has become a part of the building itself.
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This fort takes many visitors by surprise due to its small entrance that opens up to colossal walls. Consisting of two floors, a mosque, prison, and water wells, also has four towers: The Red Tower, The Wind Tower, The Devil’s Tower, and The Modern Tower. Climbing to the highest point of the towers gives a view of the beautiful mountains.
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The Fort of Sohar holds the fascinating Sohar Fort Museum within its walls which regales the details of the history of the city of Sohar, Being an imminent historical landmark, the Sohar Fort Museum also highlights the important role played by the copper trade in this city and its relationship with the city of Canton in China.
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Stands the 450 year old Al Hila Fort, Imposing and large, this fort features many unique rooms and long corridors with traditional architecture and motifs, making it a great place to explore. A staircase leading to the roof gives a panoramic view of the town, the market, and the neighbouring Al Khandaq Castle.
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Believed to have been constructed in 1800 with an objective of warding off enemy tribes, the Bilad Sur Castle is a majestic fortress that stands proudly on the Bilad Sur Plain. The castle consists of different towers known as A’Souq, Jalan, Al Khandaq, and an extraordinarily shaped fourth one that has two stories.
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The castle, located in the middle of Snaisla Arae, is built on a classic square plan with four round watchtowers. The rooms inside have various traditional artefacts like poetry, Quran stands, carpets etc . One can’t miss the castle, as its presence looms over the town centre.The Fort Offers a magnificent view of the Sur City.
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The Khasab Castle was constructed over the ruins of the Old Portuguese castle that was erected in the 17th century to keep a watchful eye on the Strait of Hormuz. A short walk away is the smaller Kamadra Fort which has spectacular mountain views from its battlements.
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Located on top of rocky hills, the Muttrah Fort stands tall against the sea and strong winds that waft the fragrant memory of ships gone by, ships that once sailed these azure waters. This fort dominates the eastern end of the Muttrah Harbour with three towers: a huge one sitting on the summit and the other two are located to the west and the north.
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Built in the 1580s by the Portuguese, the Al Jalali Fort, is situated in Old Muscat and overlooks the stunning Sea of Oman. The fort consists of two imposing towers connected by a wall punctuated by holes for cannons. The building is completely isolated and can be accessed from a small bridge and stairway ending at one of the holdouts for a safe exit.

Also known as the Al Gharbiya Fort, the Al Mirani Fort is the neighbouring bastion of the Al Jalali Fort that renders a marvelous spectacle of the Omani-Portuguese architecture of the early times.Commanding a sight of high rocky hills at the end of the west wall, it can be reached by climbing a flight of stairs carved into the rock.

TAQAH CASTLE is considered one of the most prominent historical monuments in the Wilayat of Taqah because of its vital role as an administrative center for the affairs of the state in the past. Taqah Fort is characterized by its beautiful, high-level artistic colors and its multiple windows, which are equipped with interlocking wooden curtains and arches.

The Mirbat Fort is one of the prominent historical landmarks in the Wilayat of Mirbat. The total area of the Fort is 467 square meters and its height is 12 meters. The building consists of two floors and contains two towers, one in the southwest corner and the other in the southeast corner.