Things to do in Oman
The top attractions and places to visit in Oman, by how many Wikipedias have an article about them: Aflaj Irrigation System of Oman, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Land of Frankincense, and 36 more across the country.
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Top attractions in Oman
Aflaj Irrigation System of OmanLandmark · Nizwá
Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueMosque · BawsharLand of FrankincenseLandmark
Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn archaeological sitesArchaeological site · ‘Ibrī
Arabian Oryx SanctuaryLandmark
Royal Opera House MuscatTheatre or opera house · Muscat
Landmarks and monuments
Aflaj Irrigation System of OmanWorld HeritageLandmark · Nizwá · On the map
Land of FrankincenseWorld HeritageLandmark · On the map
Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn archaeological sitesWorld HeritageArchaeological site · ‘Ibrī · On the map
Arabian Oryx SanctuaryWorld HeritageLandmark · On the map
Royal Opera House MuscatTheatre or opera house · Muscat · On the mapArchaeological Site of ShisrArchaeological site · On the map
Tomb of JobArchaeological site · Şalālah · On the map
Khor RoriArchaeological site · On the map
Al Baleed Archeological ParkArchaeological site · Şalālah · On the map
Bibi Maryam MausoleumWorld HeritageMonument · Sur · On the map
Churches, mosques and temples
Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueMosque · Bawshar · On the map- Shiva temple, MuscatTemple or shrine · Muscat · On the map
Mohammed Al Ameen MosqueMosque · Muscat · On the map
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-BuraimiMosque · Al Buraymī · On the map
Al-Shawathna MosqueMosque · Nizwá · On the map
Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueMosque · Sohar · On the map
Zawawi MosqueMosque · Muscat · On the map
Mazin Bin Ghadoubah MosqueMosque · Sufālat Samā’il · On the map
Castles, palaces and cathedrals
Al Alam PalacePalace · Muscat · On the map
Fort Al JalaliCastle · Muscat · On the map
Nakhal FortCastle · Samā’il · On the map
Nizwa FortCastle · Nizwá · On the map
JabrinCastle · Bahlā’ · On the map
Rustaq FortCastle · Rustaq · On the map
Beit al-BarakahPalace · Seeb · On the map- Al Maamoura PalacePalace · Şalālah · On the map
Museums
The National Museum - Sultanate of OmanMuscat · On the map
Oman Natural History MuseumMuscat · On the map
Bait al Zubair MuseumMuscat · On the map
Muscat Gate MuseumMuscat · On the map- Oman Children's MuseumMuscat · On the map
- Omani French MuseumMuscat · On the map
Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition CentreMuscat · On the map
Museum of the Land of FrankincenseŞalālah · On the map
Museum of Omani HeritageMuscat · On the map- Omani Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries CentreMuscat · On the map
Sultan's Armed Forces MuseumMuscat · On the map
Parks, gardens and zoos
- Naseem GardenGarden · Muscat · On the map
- Al Saleel National ParkPark · On the map
Photo credits
- Aflaj Irrigation System of Oman: Paolotacchi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Mostafameraji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Land of Frankincense: Snickeringshadow, Public domain
- Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn archaeological sites: F igy, Public domain
- Arabian Oryx Sanctuary: https://www.flickr.com/photos/42996397@N05/, CC BY 2.0
- Royal Opera House Muscat: Arsalaan Ahmad, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Al Alam Palace: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The National Museum - Sultanate of Oman: Mohammedkhamisnasserkhamis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Al Jalali: Andries Oudshoorn, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nakhal Fort: Andries Oudshoorn, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nizwa Fort: Andries Oudshoorn, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jabrin: Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Archaeological Site of Shisr: Ulf Rydin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tomb of Job: Wmpearl, CC0
- Khor Rori: Snickeringshadow, Public domain
- Oman Natural History Museum: cosmo45, CC BY 2.0
- Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque: Sherenk1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi: Bernhard Dunst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Al-Shawathna Mosque: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Meshal humaid Ali Almoqbali, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zawawi Mosque: ابلة مريم محمد الغلمان, CC BY 4.0
- Al Baleed Archeological Park: https://www.flickr.com/photos/130649623@N05/, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bait al Zubair Museum: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muscat Gate Museum: Tristan, CC BY 2.0
- Rustaq Fort: Keirn OConnor, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque: 9591353082, CC BY 2.5
- Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre: Juozas Šalna, CC BY 2.0
- Beit al-Barakah: Air Force Master Sgt., Public domain
- Bibi Maryam Mausoleum: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of the Land of Frankincense: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Omani Heritage: Alaa Najjar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sultan's Armed Forces Museum: MrInfo2012, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pictures from Wikimedia Commons, through each place’s Wikidata entry.
Good to know
- The list comes from Wikidata (CC0): museums, castles, palaces, cathedrals, parks, gardens, zoos, squares, monuments and other landmarks with their own articles in at least three Wikipedias, the best known first.
- Each place counts for the city it lies closest to by size and distance; the country lists its best known.
- There are no opening hours, tickets or pictures here: the Wikipedia article for each has them.