Muscat is one of the most important and oldest cities of the Arabian Peninsula. This is also the capital of Oman. Muscat is located on the coast, which has been an important destination since ancient times. Due to its advantageous geographical position through Muscat were transported exotic materials to the Roman Empire. After the capture of this territory by Portugal in the XVI century Muscat became the raw carrier for this country. Due to such history Muscat has embodied the culture of Arab, Portuguese, and Indo-European peoples. You can see old buildings, mosques, forts, and narrow lanes everywhere in Muscat. They make even greater contrast with buildings of modern times like shopping centers and business areas.
Local people are rather sociable and hospitable, they are respective and attentive towards foreign guests and are eagerly interested in traditions and culture of foreign visitors. City … Open
Muscat features numerous historical and cultural landmarks and sights which will turn the city exploration into an unforgettable experience full of impressions and feelings. The main symbol … Open
A unique architectural monument is the Al Alam Palace. Despite the fact that it was built in compliance with all national traditions, the palace looks incredibly impressive and original. This palace was built relatively recently, in 1972. It was erected as a ceremonial palace for the Sultan. Tourists are not allowed to enter the palace, but everyone can look at it. A beautiful playground with a garden was built around the palace. Here, there is a direct descent to the sea.
The city has many beautiful mosques. An interesting monument is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. It was built in 1992, but the mosque looks much more impressive than other modern monuments. The main building material for the construction of the mosque was sandstone. A unique decoration of the interior of the mosque is considered to be the unique Persian carpet which was made by hand, and weighs more than 20 tons. This mosque is very large. It can accommodate up to 20,000 believers at a time.
Muscat boasts various entertainments to meet each taste and fancy of the visitors. Tourists should definitely visit one of the local beaches. Local folks do not feel enthused for beach … Open
In the vicinity of Muscat, there is an ancient Nakhal Fort. It was built in the 17th century on the site of earlier fortifications, which were completely destroyed. This fortress is notable for the fact that throughout its history, it has never participated in battles. Thanks to this, it managed to preserve not only a unique exterior, but also a beautiful interior decoration. During the tour, tourists will have the opportunity to visit the most hidden corners of the fortress.
1. Before a journey to the city of Muscat one should thoroughly learn the main rules and regulations of local culture as this will let the tourists escape unwanted misconceptions and … Open