Nizwa City Tour

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Nizwa was the capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th centuries AD. With its deep connection to the root of Islam, Nizwa possesses a number of renowned mosques, such as Sultan Qaboos Jama (Friday mosque), So'al Mosque built in the 2nd century AH (9th century AD), Ash-Shawathinah Mosque in Uqr and Ash-Sharjah Mosque. Al-Ain Mosque, Ash-Sheikh Mosque, and Shuraij Mosque in Tanuf were built in 377 AH (around 1000 AD).

In the early 1950s, the large round tower of the ancient fort built in the center of the town was bombed and rocketed by the British Royal Air Force, who were called in to assist the then-reigning Sultan Said bin Taymour in suppressing a revolt by leaders of the interior Imamate of Oman. The conflict was driven by a struggle for shares in Oman's newly discovered oil wealth.

Nizwa has become a more modern city since 1970 under the reign of Sultan Qaboos. Improvements include connections to Muscat via a two-lane highway, which has increased tourism. Communications have been improved to include broadband access, and the city is home to a substantial hospital. It is also a hub for education including a Technical College, and College of Applied Sciences.

Have a spectacular drive through the Hajar Mountains via Fanja, Sumail, and Izak, and head to Nizwa.

Start your tour by Visiting Nizwa Souk " one of Oman's Attractions ", the most famous souq among Local Omani Souks.

There you can find fish, meat, vegetables, pottery, jewelers, handicrafts, and souvenirs that Locals sell.

The most interesting is the Friday Cattle where the locals from the nearby Villages come to sell their donkeys, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens.

Next to the Souk is the Nizwa Fort Oman Which dates back to Mid of the 17th century, the fort offers scenic views of the ancient town and the surrounding mountains.

Then we drive to Al Hamra - One Of the most beautiful places to see in Oman - the best preserved old town in Oman.

40 km northwest of Nizwa. Visit Bait al-Jabal Museum, billed as “the first museum in Oman presenting antiques and masterpieces in their traditional setting.

A local Omani woman will show you a traditional 7-bedroom house, after the small tour, you will be led into a Majilis (Omani living room) to have Omani coffee/tea and dates.

Then we move on towards Misfath al Arbien, a unique mountain village at the foothill of the mountain surrounding al Hamra, it was named after the Al Abri tribe, the Village houses a beautifully preserved old house that was built on Solid Rocks with narrow streets, It is worth to spend at least 1 and half hours walking around the village. All this is arranged for you by Vacation Packages Oman Team.