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Omani city on the coast of the Gulf of Oman
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Sohar is a city in Northern Oman, 220 km north of Muscat.
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One of the most prominent features in the city of Sohar and was built between the 13th and 14th centuries CE by the 'Emirs of Hormuz'. Imam Nasser bin Murshid Al Ya'arubi managed to conquer and expel the Portuguese from the castle, which was used since then as the administration centre for the rulers of Al-Bu Said dynasty. An escape tunnel runs from inside the fort to the Wilayat of Buraimi, 10 km to the west. It was used as a route to obtain reinforcements and supplies during sieges. The castle features a museum located inside it.
A nice park.
A good place to watch fisherman unload the catch of the day.
A ruined 13th-century hilltop fortress with commanding views of the wadi and neighboring area. The hill can be climbed most easily from the north, and there are extensive remains of cisterns and falaj (canals), indicating that this was once covered with lush vegetation.
Lebanese restaurant.
Indian cuisine.
Indian cuisine.
Has non-smoking rooms, an onsite bar-restaurant, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and airport shuttle (with surcharge).
Built in 2016, the hotel has an onsite restaurant, gym, outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.
Opened in 2016, facilities include non-smoking rooms, an onsite bar-restaurant, outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.
Nice hotel at the beach with the best facilities in town.
Handicraft Souq
Has about a dozen shops, with silversmiths, herbal medicines, handicrafts, and antiques.
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