Nizwa
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Outline
Nizwa
The town of Nizwa is formed around a dome-shaped fort.
There is a souq beside the fort, and you can feel the bustle in Nizwa.
Some ruins of a castle exist around Nizwa, and you can feel the prosperity of old times.
How to get to
From Muscat
It takes 1 hour and 50 minutes by car.
From Bahra
It takes 30 minutes by car.
From Birkat
It takes 30 minutes by car.
From Manah
It takes 25 minutes by car.
Map
Area Highlights
Nizwa Fort
The large earth-filled circular tower of Nizwa is unique in Oman.
Constructed by Imam Sultan bin Saif bin Malik Al YA'arubi circa 1660 CE, it is connected to a ladyrinthine castle.
Adjacent to the fort and castle complex is Nizwa's traditional souq, famed for its thriving craft industries.
9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th） 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee： 500 Bz
Constructed by Imam Sultan bin Saif bin Malik Al YA'arubi circa 1660 CE, it is connected to a ladyrinthine castle.
Adjacent to the fort and castle complex is Nizwa's traditional souq, famed for its thriving craft industries.
9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th） 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)Fee： 500 Bz
Manah
10 km east from Nizwa is Manah.
The fort that turned into huge ruins can be seen in Manah.
The fort that turned into huge ruins can be seen in Manah.
Photo Album
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Nizwa Fort 1
Nizwa Fort 2
Nizwa Fort 3
Nizwa Fort 4
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