Forts Jelali and Mirani

Forts Jelali and Mirani are especially popular among tourists coming to Muscat. The visit is included in all tourist programs. These fortresses are very close to each other, so visiting one, you will definitely want to visit the other. On one side of the fortresses stretches the Arabian Sea, and on the other forts support the mountains. At dawn and sunset, this life-giving place is shaken by cannon volleys - so the locals see off and meet the new day.

The fortresses of Jelali and Mirani were built by the Portuguese in the XVI century, but they are still used by the police to guard the entrance to the city. For this reason, it is not easy to get inside the famous fortresses, but anyone can admire them outside.

Visitors to the fortresses are greeted by wooden doors decorated in the ancient style. By the way, the fortress of Mirani is equipped with a modern electric lift, but most travelers prefer to climb a steep spiral staircase. Surprisingly, there are rare and priceless archaeological finds inside the forts. You can also learn many interesting facts from the history of Oman and admire the ancient swords and clothing of warriors.