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Nizwa
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Nizwa

Oman's historic interior capital, famed for its round-towered fort and a lively Friday goat market beside date plantations.

Notable spots

  • Nizwa Fort

    History

    A 17th-century fort with a massive round cannon tower.

  • Nizwa Souq

    Shopping

    Famous for silver khanjar daggers, pottery and dates.

  • Falaj Daris

    Nature

  • Bahla Fort

    History

Nizwa weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec

👕 Nizwa in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Nizwa Fort — Andries Oudshoorn (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia