Old Muscat
- Site map
Outline
Alam Palace
It is a district of the main politics of Oman such as royal palaces and the government offices.
Jalali fort which is next to royal palace was used as a prison in old times.
Mirani fort which has beautiful three towers is located, too. Those forts are not open to public.
How to get to
From Ruwi
It takes about 15 minutes by car. It costs 2 - 3 Rials by taxi.
From Mutrah
It takes about 10 minutes by car. It costs 1 - 2 Rials by taxi.
From Great Muscat
It takes about 20 minutes by car. It costs 3 Rials by taxi.
From Al Bustan
It takes about 10 minutes by car. It costs 2 Rials by taxi.
From Muscat Airport
It takes about 35 minutes by car. It costs 8 Rials by taxi.
Map
Area Highlights
Alam Palace
This is a royal palace in the capital although the king spends most of the year in the palace in his home town Salalah.
Jalali Fort
It is next to the royal palace, and it used to be a prison in old times, and it is feared by people.
(closed to the public)
(closed to the public)
Mirani Fort
It is a beautiful fort which has three towers.
(closed to the public)
(closed to the public)
Muscat Gate House Museum
Gates is more fascinating than the museum.
Bait Al Zubair
They exhibit the historical photographs of Muscat, Khanjar, and Omani clothes.
Photo Album
Old Muscat 1
Old Muscat 2
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Old Muscat 7
Bait Al Zubair 1
