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Q: What historical sites of Muscat should be visited by a lover of architecture?

The oldest structure is the Portuguese fort Jalali of the 1580s, built with characteristic round towers in the Manueline style. Al-Alam Palace is unique, combining Islamic and Indo-Persian motifs, built in the XVIII century as the residence of Imam Ahmad bin Said. In the Mutina quarter, traditional Omani houses with carved wooden doors and mashrabiya – lattice windows are preserved.

Q: Where to go in Muscat with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Oman Science Center offers interactive exhibits on marine ecology, including a 14-meter-high sperm whale skeleton. Al Nahad water park has 26 rides with artificial waves imitating the Omani coast. For young naturalists, the al-Hudair bird reserve is interesting, where flamingos and Arab bulls nest.

Q: Where in Muscat to take beautiful photos: the best photo zones?

The view of Muscat Bay from the fortress walls of Fort Mirani is ideal for panoramic pictures at sunset. Bright shots are obtained at the gate of Bab al-Matrah - a neoclassical structure of the 1940s with Arabic ornaments. A unique angle is the snow-white domes of the Souadi mosque against the background of the rocky mountains of Al Hajar.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with Fort Jalali in Muscat?

According to local legends, in the dungeons of Fort Jalali hidden secret passage to the palace of Al-Alam, built for the escape of the sultan. Portuguese chronicles of the XVI century mention the ghost of the commandant of Albuquerque, guarding hidden treasures. Scientists have discovered the oldest water tank in Oman with a unique filtration system through coral plates.

Q: What little-known sights of Muscat are worth seeing?

The Bayt al-Barak Gallery houses a collection of medieval astrolabes and navigation maps of Arab navigators. The gardens of Rui house a 400-year-old olive tree planted by Persian merchants. Unique house-museum Francisco de Almeida - the only surviving dwelling of the Portuguese conquerors of the XVI century with original frescoes.

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