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Muscat ( Arabic: مَسْقَط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital and most populated city in Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate was 1.72 million as of September 2022. [4]
Strung below craggy mountains, the Omani capital of Muscat is one of the Middle East’s oldest and most picturesque cities. Between its corniches and modern quarter are Portuguese-built forts, blue-domed mosques, royal palaces, and souks, all heavy with the sense of a lost Arabia. Read more.
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Scenically wedged between mountains and ocean, with old forts and excellent museums, an opera house and flower-filled parks, the gentle city of Muscat is a delight to visit. Its name means ‘safe anchorage’, and the sea plays an important role in city life to this day, sustaining the fishing industry and providing opportunities for visitors ...
Sep 27, 2023 · Muscat, the capital of Oman, is best known for its stunning blend of natural beauty and architectural marvels. The city is famous for landmarks like the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House.
Jul 7, 2020 · From the masterful contemporary Opera House to the 400-year-old Mutrah Fort, Muscat, Oman, offers a mixed array of architecture for history buffs and the like to devour. Here are the 15 best things to do there.
National Museum. Muscat. Housed in an imposing new building in the heart of Old Muscat, the National Museum makes a fitting consort for the Sultan's Palace opposite. The emphasis… Sohar. Muscat. Just outside Al Bustan Palace Hotel, opposite the imposing parliament buildings, a small roundabout is home to Sohar, a boat named after the hometown of…
