Pillar Rock

Pillar Rock is a locality in , . Pillar Rock is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include National Museum and Al Alam Palace.

Museum
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The of the is located in , . 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.

Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman. It is used for official functions like welcoming foreign dignitaries and heads of state.

Fort
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Fort Al-Mirani is a fort located in the harbor of the city of , . 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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Muscat and Tawiyan.

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is the capital of the Sultanate of 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.

Neighborhood
is a village in , in northeastern .

Neighborhood
is a village in , in northeastern . It is home to a small park, the Park, which faces the Arabian Sea.

Pillar Rock

Latitude
23.61° or 23° 36′ 36″ north
Longitude
58.6° or 58° 36′ east
Open location code
7HMWJH5X+XX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1719830519
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to German—“Pillar Rock” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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