Nizwa Fort, Military fortress in Nizwa, Oman.
The circular tower of Nizwa Fort measures 45 meters in diameter and reaches a height of 34 meters above the ground level.
Construction of Nizwa Fort began in 1649 under Imam Sultan bin Saif bin Malik Al Yarubi and required twelve years to complete the structure.
The fort includes exhibition halls displaying traditional Omani artifacts, including masks, jewelry, and historical coffee-making implements from the region.
The fort welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with modified hours on Fridays, and charges an entrance fee of 5 Omani Rials.
The fort contains seven reinforced doors connected by a spiral staircase of 60 steps, designed in the shape of an Arabic letter ha.
Location: Nizwa
GPS coordinates: 22.93333,57.53028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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