Masjid Al Zawawi Muscat

Masjid Al Zawawi Muscat is a mosque in Muscat Governorate, Oman. Masjid Al Zawawi Muscat is situated nearby to Hajj Ali Musa Mosque, as well as near the government office Diwan of Royal Court.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Al Alam Palace and National Museum.

Al Alam Palace

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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 Alam Palace is situated 240 metres northeast of Masjid Al Zawawi Muscat.

National Museum

Museum

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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. National Museum is situated 310 metres south of Masjid Al Zawawi Muscat.

Al Mirani Fort

Fort

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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. Al Mirani Fort is situated 330 metres north of Masjid Al Zawawi Muscat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Muscat and Kalbuh.