Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Oman. Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Al Alam Palace (Muscat), Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (Muscat) or Shiva Temple (Muscat).
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Oman.
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Al Alam Palace, Muscat
Also known as: قصر العلم
Sultan's palace with a colorful gate. The Al Alam Palace is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.[1]
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
Also known as: جامع السلطان قابوس الكبير
Large, contemporary 2001 mosque. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Oman, located in the capital city of Muscat.[2]
Address: Sultan Qaboos St, Muscat
Shiva Temple, Muscat
The Shiva temple, also known as Motishwar Mandir, is a temple complex located near the Al Alam Palace in the Muttrah area of Old Muscat, Oman. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the Middle East region. The temple celebrates numerous Hindu festivals such as Vasant Panchmi, Ramnavmi, Hanuman Jayanti, Shravan and Ganesh Chaturthi. Over 20,000 Hindus visit the temple during Maha Shivaratri.[3]
Address: Way No.: 8019, Bldg.No.:29, Tuwiyan-Muscat, Muscat
The National Museum, Muscat
Also known as: المتحف الوطني
Museum in Oman. The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is a museum located in Oman. It was developed by the Ministry of Culture and opened to the public in 2016.[4]
Address: Al Saidiya St, Muscat
Omani French Museum, Muscat
Museum in Muscat, Oman. The Omani French Museum is a heritage museum located in the former residence of the French Consul, Bait Faransa on Lane 9310, Qasr Al Alam Street, in Old Muscat, Oman.
The white building, which was essentially a palace, was initially established as a present by the Sultan Assayed / Faisal bin Turki to the French Consul in Muscat in 1896. On January 29, 1992, Sultan Qaboos bin Said and the late French President François Mitterrand established a museum in the palace to preserve the historical Omani-French relations. The museum has a substantial collection of items to this effect including photographs of the early French diplomats, historical documents, Omani - French ships, Omani and French costumes and jewellery and furniture.[5]
Address: Qasr al-Alam St, Muscat