GUIDED DAY TRIP TO NIZWA AND JEBEL SHAMS: This tour visits Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, and Jebel Shams – all in one day! It is ...

Discover Oman, the only country starting with ‘O’. Explore its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, UNESCO sites, Muscat’s ...

Discover Nizwa Fort and its souq in Oman A couple of hours from Muscat is the historic town of Nizwa, whose architecture and powerful landscapes invite you to explore it ...

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The sights and bites that visitors to Oman’s vibrant capital city can’t miss. ... Your first stop here is the 17th-century Nizwa Fort, which was built over 12 years.

Standing in the shadow of the Nizwa Fort, hundreds of cattle traders and buyers surround a circular area. Goats, then cows, are paraded around, and a loud, lively bidding process begins.

Nizwa Fort, one of Oman’s oldest and most significant castle. Photography by Karolina Wiercigroch. Oman’s cuisine is influenced by its position at the crossroads of ancient trading routes.

Nizwa Fort is one of Oman’s main tourist attractions (Getty Images/iStockphoto) A former capital city, Nizwa has transformed from a deeply religious, fiercely conservative town into one of Oman ...

A drive across the country to Muscat includes dune-driving, hiking the Al Hajar mountains and exploring Nizwa Fort.

Oman is a country steeped in history but also one embracing modernity. ... The Nizwa Fort, a 17th-century building featuring a 40-metre circular tower, is the city’s standout site.

The only fort in Oman with a UNESCO designation, Bahla Fort is an invaluable window into an ancient world. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, Bahla Fort is just 30 minutes away from ...