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Muscat capital of the Sultanate of Oman

Muscat, spoke Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman and the same Governments Muscat. The smallest and cleanest city in the world has kept its authenticity. Muscat is a historical gate and modern metropolis with a special flair.

entrance to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
instead of skyscrapers, it extends to low white or cream-colored buildings on nearly 60 kilometers of coast line. Old buildings, parts of the old city walls, citadels, forts, towers, walls, gates and a small old town are in harmony with modern business and residential districts and a super modern highway. Commercial buildings from the 19th Century, with arched windows, cornices and bars are a wonderful backdrop for the bobbing in the Gulf fleet of dhows, ferries, yachts, luxury liners and freighters. request Oman holiday

modern motorway

Flanked by rugged mountain ranges, irrigated flower beds, palm trees and clipped hedges out on the motorway roundabout with typical monuments, such as an impressive giant chow or feeding cups, in all districts and all attractions. take on the weekends especially Indian and Pakistani families owned. They are planting the many plants, watering and care.


settlement Muscat

The name means "place of falling", which can be derived from use as an anchorage, from the steep mountains or the hot winds case.

The small settlement of Muscat was formed about 3,000 years ago. It is located on the Gulf of Oman on the south end of the Al Batinah coast in a bay enclosed by cliffs, where the Al Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar said) to the sea last.

From 16 Century the Portuguese conquered Muscat. They built on the hills above the City of the forts Jalali and Mirani to protect the harbor entrance. The forts are still military zone.

video Muscat



Muscat Governorate

The government is the most populous region of the Sultanate. The average population density is more than 24 times the average population density of the Sultanate. In the city proper now live only about 30,000 inhabitants, in the Muscat governorate total around 1.3 million people, representing approximately 60 percent of the total population of Oman.

The government consists of six Wilayat (administrative centers):
  • Muscat,
  • Muttrah,
  • Bowshar,
  • A'Seeb,
  • Al Amerat and Quriyat
  • .

Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate, headquarters and administrative center of the state. It is an old city that was one of the major trading centers since the early days of Islam.

in Muscat and in his Wilayat is a remarkable harmony between the ancient heritage and the modern, contemporary features. Old houses and narrow labyrinthine markets, small shops and narrow streets are next to the modern markets, shops and wide streets. Oman's historical and cultural identity on the one hand and the spirit of the age and modernization on the other hand, are very impressive "peaceful coexistence" received.

The Government Muscat extends over a length of about 50 kilometers from the airport in Seeb (screen said) as far as "old-Muscat" (government district) and covers 580 square kilometers. prevent

Since the high mountains extending the building, from 1970 became a Capital Area with financial and business center Ruwi, business center and infrastructure Muttrah Seeb center and developed into a Metropolitan Area , strikes in the Qurum as the best and most expensive residential area with construction starting in 1980.

Wilayat of Muscat

The Wilayat of Muscat extends along the Gulf of Oman on a long mountain chain from Bandar Najih next to the Wilayat of Muttrah on the northwest side between the villages and Muttrah Riam.

Muscat has nine villages Sidab, Haramel, Al Bustan, Al Jussa, Qantab, Yankat, Yiti, Al Khayran Al Sifa and Sifat Al Sheikh incorporated.

The ramparts of the city of Muscat were used in the first line of defense and protection of City from invaders. The design is reminiscent of the Great Wall of China.

The city is surrounded in part by a wall of stone. The Omanis call this Wall Al Hosn or the fortress. The walls in the west and south were constructed in 1625 AD, with round towers. On the northern and eastern side of the city form the Gulf of Muscat and the mountains are the natural limits of the defense.

The walls of Muscat have three main city gates: Bab Al Matha'eeb, Large and Small Tor Tor.

The first town gate is located in the western corner below the Al Mirani Fort, the second at the end of the Western Wall. It is the point for the outcome of the Most of the roads leading to the outskirts of the city of Muscat and Muttrah. The third is halfway along the south wall and one of the main entrances to the city.

Muscat has five historic homes. These are Jeriza, Al Sayed Nader Al Sayed Abbas bin Faisal Al Zawawi and the Omani-French Museum, and 48 mosques.

In the villages of Al Jussa, Al and Al Sifa Khayran the coastal resorts are with crystal clear water and an attractive landscape.

On the coast of Al Jussa are coconut trees and Mala'eb trees and a number of historical monuments.

On the coast of Al Khayran are cliffs and mangroves.

The third section is the east coast near the village of Al Sifa the city of Muscat and next Quriyat. It is a quiet and beautiful coastline that attracts many locals and residents on the weekends.

Metropolitan Area Muscat

The capital has expanded in recent decades, especially in the southern area of the Batinah coastal plain. Thus was born the so-called Metropolitan Area Muscat. The country listed is extended urban area, which consists of several smaller and larger villages which have grown together.

In the Metropolitan Area, the population is concentrated, Over half of them migrant workers from Iran, Pakistan, India and the Philippines.

your cheap labor allows a very active construction and maintenance of parks, flowers and green plants.

In short time, built shopping malls and hotels by Western standards, new residential areas and industrial plants.

All roads are wide and laid out in spite of chronic water shortage on both sides with artificial irrigation.

Old Muscat

The old center of Old Muscat is located at the southern end of the Metropolitan Area. It loses its meaning more and more. Here are the predominantly used for representation purposes Al Alam Palace of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said and government buildings.

exist despite the building boom still part of the old city wall and a small apartment building. Historical trading houses, a fish market and the biggest souk in Oman are Muttrah spoken Matrah, Muscat's international trade and port city in the province.

Capital Area Muscat

The former port city of Muscat has been developed in a rush to the "Capital Area" with the following Wilayat :

  • A'Seeb as an infrastructure center with old and new Muscat International Airport
  • Ruwi as a financial and business center, banking center and Toyota
  • Muttrah as a commercial center with an international port
  • Old Muscat Sultan's palace and government headquarters

Muscat consists of many modern city. There are interesting museums and elegant villas. At sea are beautiful Palace hotel.

Palm avenues, hedges, flower beds, gardens and elegant white painted building with arched windows bends the city highway lined with beautiful park-like roundabouts. Traditional Arab buildings instead of soulless skyscrapers glitter. Muscat, the capital of Oman presents itself very differently than Dubai, which focuses on mega-structures.

World's largest Toyota Service

It should be mentioned Saud Bahwan Group, the Omani. It built the world's largest Toyota service and an exclusive Toyota Training Centre in Muscat. The High-Tech Parts Distribution Centre in Al Amerat covers an amazing area of 55,000 square meters.
the Toyota display area measuring 300 000 Square meters and the largest in the Gulf region. In the camp are well over 9,000 vehicles.

controlled With 18,000 employees in the Saud Bahwan Group's own road almost the entire Omani car market, Hertz car rental market, you are Oman National Travels (NTT) and many other companies.

port city Muttrah


In the adjacent bay of Muttrah has a beautiful waterfront, invite the several small restaurants to stay. Here, at the Al Bahri Road, there is the port city and the entrance to Mutrah Souq, which is crisscrossed by narrow lanes. At the Souk of Oman's largest gold and silver, frankincense, Arabian perfumes, souvenirs, candy, fabrics and clothing, are offered.

Muttrah itself offers a number of archaeological and tourist attractions such as castles, walls, towers, Aflaj (channel system), water courses and parks and gardens.

Muttrah Fort, popularly known as Koot Muttrah, is one of the largest of the 13 Continued It was built during the Portuguese occupation of Muscat to 1578 and was the seat of government during the reign of Sultan Said bin Sultan Al Bousaidi . It is situated on a mountain overlooking the coast.

seat of government

In recent decades, Muscat expanded becoming the seat of government. The working palace of the Sultan Al Ham occupies a huge area. Many elegant government building in the Arab style line the Sultan Qaboos Road.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Opened in 2001, Grand Mosque in Muscat is Oman's largest and the landmark of Muscat. It offers 20,000 believers place. The main prayer hall is the biggest chandelier of the Earth: it is 14 meters tall, weighs eight tons and has 1122 bulbs. On Earth, is the largest carpet in the world, in which 100 women three years has its roots.

Saturday to Thursday mornings from bis acht eleven o `clock is the house opened to tourists. Women must wear headscarves and cover all body parts. T-shirts, shorts and skirts are prohibited. Oman holiday request




card Muscat
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