Nizwa Tourism,Oman
The historic town of Nizwa in Oman, is about two hours from Muscat along a good highway, lies on a plain surrounded by a thick palm oasis and some of Oman’s highest mountains. Marked by a grand new double-arched gateway, the town forms a natural access point for the historic sites of Bahla and Jabrin, and for excursions up the mountain roads to Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams. Explore Oman holidays and discover Oman Tour Packages to visit Oman . Top Places to Visit in Nizwa 1. Nizwa Fort Built over 12 years in the 17th century by Sultan bin Saif al Yaruba, the first imam of the Ya’aruba dynasty, the fort is famed for its 40m-tall round tower. It’s worth climbing to the top of the tower to gauge the scale of the surrounding date plantations and to admire the view of the Hajar Mountains that dominate the town. 2. Nizwa Souq The site of one of the oldest souqs (market) in the country, this extensi...