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muscat city tour with pick up

Name: muscat city tour with pick up
Address: Oman

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in this activity you will be picked up from hotel and you will visit : 1-Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque 2-Royal Opera House Muscat 3-Muttrah Souk 4-Al Alam Palace 5- Bait Al Zubair Museum

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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muttrah Souk

Description

Muscat City Tour Description Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a significant landmark in Muscat, completed in 2001. It is constructed from 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. The mosque features a hand-loomed Persian carpet, the world’s second-largest of its kind, which took 600 women four years to weave. The main hall is illuminated by the world’s largest chandelier. The Royal Opera House: The Royal Opera House in Muscat was opened in 2011 on the sultan’s orders due to his passion for classical music and arts. It showcases contemporary Omani architecture and stunning interior design. The main hall and theatre can hold up to 1,100 people and are open to the public daily. Mutrah Souk: Mutrah Souk is a traditional Arab bazaar offering various items such as souvenirs, jewelry, frankincense, perfumes, and clothing. Visitors can enjoy haggling with vendors and exploring the vibrant market atmosphere. Bait Al Zubair Museum: The Bait Al Zubair Museum opened in 1998 to exhibit Oman’s rich culture and traditions. It houses a diverse collection of ethnographic items including traditional Omani weapons like the Khanjar dagger, clothing, Dhow models, furniture, and paintings. The Sultan’s Palace Al Alam: The Sultan’s Palace Al Alam is an opulent blue and golden palace with a history spanning over 200 years. Built by Sultan Ahmed, it remains one of the ruler’s six royal residences. While visitors cannot enter the palace itself, they are allowed to stop near the gates for photographs.