they're such odd creaturesPhoto by David W, United Kingdom
so much fun!Photo by David W, United Kingdom
Courtyard inside Nizwa's fort.Photo by Anonymous
Wadi on the way to Nizwa.Photo by Anonymous
View from the top of the fort Photo by ROSALIND N
Nizwa fort Photo by ROSALIND N
View of the old city on our tour Photo by ROSALIND N
Entrance to the Nizwa fort.Photo by Anonymous
Tour of the mosque -the guide took this photo o...Photo by ROSALIND N
So much sand...Photo by David W, United Kingdom
Oman's Grand Canyon.Photo by Anonymous
Muscat mosque Photo by Kirsten M
Fort in Nizwa.Photo by Anonymous
Village carved into the mountain.Photo by Anonymous
Oman
Attractions
Oman Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Oman attractions and places to see in Oman, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Nizwa
Nizwa is one of the most impressive of Oman’s numerous fort cities. It sits on a plain in the Hajar Mountains which was once a strategic point on the ... Continue Reading »
Hajar Mountains
The Hajar Mountains abound in natural wonders as well as some of Oman’s most important and fascinating historical sites. Its arid expanses are periodically ... Continue Reading »
Muscat City
Oman’s capital might have the same scrubbed-clean streets as the major Gulf cities but it replaces their dehumanizing skyscrapers with fascinating historical ... Continue Reading »
Dhofar
Waterfalls, green fields and verdant valleys: not what you’d normally associate with the Arabian Peninsula, but they’re all here in Oman’s monsoonal ... Continue Reading »
Dibba
Bordering the United Arab Emirates, Dibba is known for its lively port and the dramatic scenery of the area’s coastline. Taking a traditional Arab dhow ship ... Continue Reading »
Jebel Shams
Jebel Shams is Oman’s highest peak, and at around 10,000 feet (or 3,000 meters) it makes a cool contrast to the baking coast. The regular road runs out ... Continue Reading »
Rustaq
Rustaq was once the capital of Oman, and you can still see many traces of its historical legacy. In a city of low buildings, most no taller than the palm ... Continue Reading »
