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Jalali Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.of the 20th century it was used as Oman's main prison, but this function ended in the 1970s. Fort al-Jalali was restored in 1983 and converted into a private museum of Omani cultural history that is accessible only to dignitaries visiting the country. Entrance for adults and children: for free Opening time: 8:30am - 4:00pm Contact Number: 2245 1523 (Ashroon tours)
Fatma Bait SaidFatma Bait Said
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Its older Prison in Oman No permisssion to enter that place Only we can see from Near palace its situated area like an island. ni way to travel that area, Navy speacial Maintained area on that place because of sulathan palace. Outside that area is very beatiful place. its ariund lot of view points near by palace and Muesium also there
Sky TravelsSky Travels
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Even though it is not open to the general public, it is a nice architectural piece, that shows the traditional Omani fort architecture. The area around is nice to walk around, and it is best enjoyed from the other side of the bay, where you can see the entire fort.
Goran A.Goran A.
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منظرها جميل جداً، لا يسمح بالدخول الي القلعة، يعود تاريخ الي الاستعمار البرتغالي في ي عام 1580 الي 1585 ميلادي
Khalid AlabdaliKhalid Alabdali
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JH8X+P4V, Al Bahri Rd, Muscat, Oman
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Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s on an earlier Omani fortress to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650.
attractions: Al Alam Palace, National Museum of Oman, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Al Mirani Fort, Al-Mirani Fort | قلعة الميراني, Omani and French Museum, Beach view, Al Saidia Museum, ELEPHANT ROCK VIEW POINT SIDAB, Sideb 2, restaurants: Fort Cafe

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