Muttrah Fort, Portuguese fort on rocky hills in Muscat, Oman.
The fort rises from natural rock formations above Muttrah harbor, featuring stone walls and military installations that overlook the Gulf of Oman.
Portuguese forces constructed this defensive structure in 1507 to protect against Ottoman attacks and maintain control over maritime routes in the region.
The fort demonstrates the architectural fusion of Portuguese military engineering with traditional Omani building techniques through its design and construction methods.
Visitors can access the fort daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with current entry fees set at 3.3 Omani Rials for non-resident adults.
The fort contains World War II artillery pieces alongside 16th-century Portuguese cannons, displaying military evolution across five centuries.
Location: Muscat
GPS coordinates: 23.61687,58.59778
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:17
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