Castles & Forts in Oman map & data
There are 144 castles and forts mapped in Oman, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Al Batinah (43), Ash Sharqiyah (35) and Ad Dakhiliyah (25). 64% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include قلعة الميراني, Mamura Palace and Nizwa Fort.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Al Batinah | 43 | 30% |
| Ash Sharqiyah | 35 | 24% |
| Ad Dakhiliyah | 25 | 17% |
| Az Zahirah | 18 | 13% |
| Muscat | 16 | 11% |
| Dhofar | 7 | 4.9% |
Notable castles and forts in Oman
- قلعة الميرانيMuscat · fort
- Mamura PalaceDhofar · castle
- Nizwa FortAd Dakhiliyah · castle
- الحجيرةAl Batinah · castle
- ألعنيينAz Zahirah · castle
- Sunaysilah CastleAsh Sharqiyah · castle
- قصر البركةMuscat · castle
- قلعة سدحDhofar · castle
- حارة اليمنAd Dakhiliyah · castle
- حصن الثرمدAl Batinah · castle
- برج محيشAz Zahirah · fort
- حصن راس الحدAsh Sharqiyah · castle
- قلعة الجلاليMuscat · fort
- Ash ShuwaymiyyahDhofar · castle
- حصن إزكيAd Dakhiliyah · castle
- حصن الحجرة / الحيملي / الرستاقAl Batinah · castle
- بلتAz Zahirah · castle
- دما والطائينAsh Sharqiyah · castle
- قلعة الخوضMuscat · castle
- Tower DijirDhofar · castle
- حصن جبرينAd Dakhiliyah · castle
- حصن صحم الشامخAl Batinah · castle
- حصن الخندقAz Zahirah · castle
- قلعة مطرحMuscat · fort
- قصر حصن الشموخAd Dakhiliyah · castle
- حصن وبلAl Batinah · castle
- حصن المرقوعAz Zahirah · fort
- حي عاصمAl Batinah · castle
- حصن عبريAz Zahirah · castle
- شخارةAl Batinah · castle
- قلعة صحارAl Batinah · castle
- قلعة نخلAl Batinah · castle
- Al Masnaah FortAl Batinah · castle
- An Na'man CastleAl Batinah · castle
- Ar Rumays FortAl Batinah · castle
- As Suwayq FortAl Batinah · castle
- Bait Al-GhashamAl Batinah · castle
- FortAl Batinah · fort
- Jariwala FarmhouseAl Batinah · castle
- Liwa fortAl Batinah · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Oman?
This layer holds 144 castles and forts in Oman, the most of them in Al Batinah. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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