Old Muscat is the original historic city of

Muscat Muscat ( ar, مَسْقَط, ) is the capital and most populated city in Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate was ...

, the capital of

Oman Oman ( ; ar, عُمَان ' ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( ar, سلْطنةُ عُمان ), is an Arabian country located in southwestern Asia. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and spans the mouth of ...

, on the coast in the

Gulf of Oman The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman ( ar, خليج عمان ''khalīj ʿumān''; fa, دریای عمان ''daryâ-ye omân''), also known as Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran ( ar, خلیج مکران ''khalīj makrān''; fa, دریای مکرا� ...

Overview

The old city of Muscat is separated from the rest of modern Muscat by coastal mountains. It is located along the

Muttrah Corniche Muttrah, ( ar, مطرح) administratively a wilayah ( province), is located in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. Before the discovery of oil in Oman, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat). It is still a center of commerce as one ...

coastal road (entering via the Muscat Gate Museum) between

Port Sultan Qaboos Port Sultan Qaboos (previously known as Mina Qaboos) is the largest port in Muscat, Oman. Developed initially as a part of a plan for a "Greater Muttrah" by Qaboos bin Said al Said's predecessor, Said bin Taimur, the port's construction was compl ...

and Al Bustan Beach. The city is protected by a wall with round towers, built in 1625, on the western and southern sides. The

and the surrounding mountains form a natural boundary to the east and north. Until the mid-20th century, the gates were closed three hours after dusk. Anyone on the streets after this time had to carry a lantern with them. In addition, smoking was banned on the main streets and the public playing of music was also banned.

Tourism

Tourist attractions in Old Muscat include: *

Al Alam Palace The Al Alam Palace ( ar, قصر العلم , "Palace of the Flag") is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. History Al Alam Palace, one of six residences of the sultan, has a ...

Al Saidiya Street Al Saidiya is a street in Old Muscat, Oman. The street is 5.05 km long. Nearby places and buildings This is a list of popular places that lie on Al Saidiya Street. ;Palaces * Al Alam Palace ;Government buildings * Majlis- al Shura building ;Mus ...

Bait Al Zubair ''Bait Al Zubair'' is a museum, located on Al Saidiya Street, Old Muscat, Oman. The museum has an extensive collection of ancient weapons, including khanjar, household equipments, and costumes (most of which derive from the owner's private col ...

* Fort Al Jalali * Fort Al-Mirani * Muscat Gate Museum * The National Museum * Omani French Museum

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