Muscat, the City of the Gulf of Oman
June 23, 2010
Muscat is the capital of Oman in the Middle East. Muscat is a city that has changed considerably in recent years. The city is famous for its mosques, its buildings, towers and white minarets, its manicured squares full of mosaics and luxury hotels.
This city is the Al Bustan Palace Hotel, one of the most luxurious hotels in the Middle East. The hotel is a great castle with 200 acres of garden. The hotel even has its own beach. This hotel, a favorite among the oil magnates, is a luxury hotel designed by Sultan Qaboos bin Said in 1985. From here you can admire the breathtaking views of the Gulf of Oman.
Many of the forts were built between 1507 and 1650, when Muscat was still a Portuguese port on the Arabian Peninsula. Among the famous forts is Fort Bait Al Falaj. The ancient forts that still remain are strong Arab architecture but with Persian influences visible.
They also highlight the strengths of Jelani and Merani, two former Portuguese strong. Both forts, two architectural jewels of the desert, have successfully adapted to the growing buildings of the financial, commercial and residential town.
The Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Said is a luxurious royal residence. The palace is located near the coast and is a wonderful sight at night, when both the palace and the nearby territory are filled with lights. The palace is built in a modest style, colors and light colors and low structures.
The city has several mosques. One of the greatest is the Mosque of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and the nearby mosques and Zawawi Ruwi. There are two Hindu temples, a Shiva temple and a Krishna. There are several Christian churches, among which the Church of San Pedro and San Pablo in the town of Ruwi and the Church of the Holy Spirit is near Ghala.
The Sultan Qaboos bin Said has been in charge of promoting classical music in the country. Therefore, the National Orchestra, the 120-member, stands out as one of the best orchestras in the world.
From the breathtaking open city views to the mountains of Al Hajar, the city is next to the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Oman. Nearby are the historical passages of Hormuz. The Muttrah port known for its bay and here is the first commercial ships, which turned the city into a strategic port.
Muscat also has several museums. Among the most famous highlights the Omani Heritage Museum, a great museum filled with all sorts of ancient artifacts and historical monuments of Oman. The National Museum of Oman is also full of works of art from the region. Other famous museums include the Children’s Museum of Oman, full of pictures and science, the Natural History Museum of Oman, with thousands of artifacts, art galleries and galleries, and the Bait al Zubair, a historical museum. Other sites worthy of the region are the Exhibition Centre Oil and Gas of Oman, a large area devoted to natural resources, and the Omani French Museum, with works of European art. The Museum of the Armed Forces of the Sultan is one of the most interesting exhibits of uniforms, and weapons armory has been used through the years. It also highlights Oman Aquarium Marine Science Centre, a world dedicated to fish, underwater plants and sea.
Near the city is famous Muttruh port, a port full of commercial ships, passenger and a cornice around the mountains and the coast. The small town of Ruwi is a popular market town, full of all kinds of shops, cafes and restaurants and is considered one of the largest in the country.
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