Nizwa

This oasis city, set against a backdrop of high mountains, is the medieval capital and cultural centre of Oman. Visit the renovated citadel, with its 17th century fort and adjacent golden-domed mosque. A highlight here is the spectacle of the Friday morning market which attracts thousands from far and wide. Also close by are the Al Hoota Caves, located at the foot of Jabal Sams. The lower part of the cave has become an environmentally sound tourist attraction. One of the largest cave systems in the world, it was only opened to the public in 2006.

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