Cultural sightseeing in Oman. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces

Arabs make up the majority of Oman’s population. East Africa has made a great impact on the ethnicities that live in the country, but descendants of …
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Nightlife in Oman is centered in Muscat. When darkness falls to the city, youth and older people head to numerous nighttime entertainments that the …
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1. Omanis value politeness. When meeting someone you know, don’t forget to greet that person and smile, and only then start a conversation. Men and …
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Palaces in Oman
♥ Palace 'Al Alam Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Bait al falaj' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Hisn Salalah' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Razat Farm' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Al Alam Palace' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Bait al falaj' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Hisn Salalah' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Razat Farm' . On the map


Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.
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21.03.2023
The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.

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Famous sites of culture and history of Oman in photoset
Culture and monuments in popular cities of Oman
Ancient castles and fortresses are among the most significant touristic spots of the city. The ancient Al Jalali Fort and the Al-Mirani Fort are located not far from the Palace. Two upscale buildings are set close to each other. Now they are reequipped into the Historical Museum. After estimating the appearance of the ancient forts the travelers may look inside the forts and walk through their spacious halls. The halls keep the collections of armory and armor suits as well as historical … Read more

Four centuries later, local people converted to Islam and joined Arab caliphate. Firstly, Imams – spiritual guides – were in charge, but in the 9th century, they were removed by the leaders of Nabahan tribe. They were ruling Masirah Island and the other Oman’s territory up to the end of the 15th century. Then, Portuguese had been controlling the island from the 15th to the 17th centuries. However, they have never built anything here. The ruler of Oman united with British troops in the … Read more
