Kalbuh
Kalbuh is a village in Muscat, in northeastern Oman. It is home to a small park, the Kalbuh Park, which faces the Arabian Sea.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Neighborhood
- Description: human settlement in Oman
- Also known as: “Kalbūh” and “Kalbūh, Kalbuh”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Al Alam Palace and Al Mirani Fort.
Al Alam Palace
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Al Alam Palace is the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman. It is used for official functions like welcoming foreign dignitaries and heads of state.
Al Mirani Fort
Fort
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fort Al-Mirani is a fort located in the harbor of the city of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort existed prior to the Portuguese invasion and was later rebuilt by the Portuguese in 1587. The fort became the first to use cannons in Oman.
National Museum
Museum
Photo: Mohammedkhamisnasserkhamis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was developed as a result of a ten-year collaboration between the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, the Royal Estate Affairs of Oman, Jasper Jacob Associates, and Arts Architecture International Ltd, and opened to the public in 2016.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Muscat and Riyam.
Muscat
Photo: StellarD, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman and its most important and populous city. It has been inhabited since at least 1000 BCE and for centuries was an important trading port on the Maritime Silk Road.
Kalbuh
- Categories: human settlement and locality
- Location: Muscat Governorate, Oman, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
23.61768° or 23° 37′ 4″ northLongitude
58.58869° or 58° 35′ 19″ eastElevation
30 metres (98 feet)Open location code
7HMWJH9Q+3FOpenStreetMap ID
node 1719829191OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Uzbek—“Kalbuh” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ras Kalbuh and Fishers Rock.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Muscat Gate Museum and Art Gallery.
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