Muscat: Attractions and more...
Muscat has something to offer to every traveller: there are many wonderful
places to visit, historic forts and castles and lots of new and exciting developments
that have been introduced.
For travellers who wish to learn more about 16th century Portuguese occupation
of Muscat, there are the two magnificent forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani.
The Ali Mosque, the New Mosque and the Sultan's Palace are also well worth visiting.
The Natural History Museum, displaying the flora and fauna of Oman. The Omani
Museum offers a wealth of information about the country's culture, tradition
and history.
Muttrah's busy fishmarket, where shoppers can buy fish straight off the boat
and have it cleaned by a butcher: it is really a nice place to discover.
For those who love sea, sand and sun, there is the wonderful Marina Bandar Al
Rowdha, which offers water-sports, dolphin watching and countless marine-related
activities.
It’s a real must, while in Muscat, to experience the sunset under the
light sea breeze on one of the beautiful beaches!
