Taqah Castle

The comparatively newly completed Taqah Castle is an architectural marvel and one of the most popular castles to visit in Oman. The Castle, which is located in the lovely fishing village of Taqah (in the Dhofar region), appears stunning with its surrounding immaculate white-sand beaches. Built in the early nineteenth century, the Castle has been meticulously conserved and is today renowned as one of Oman's top fort museums.

Until 1970, the modest Taqah Castle served as the Wali of Taqah's office and residence. A prison, a reception hall, a guards room, and some storage rooms are located on the castle's ground floor. The Wali's family rooms and watchtowers are on the castle's upper story. The castle's rooms are now utilized to display a variety of artifacts, including weapons and cookery.

If you're in Dhofar, Taqah Castle is worth a visit; it's small and neat, and it has a lot of displays depicting the old Omani way of life. It's also worth noting that Sultan Qaboos' late mother is buried in the graveyard just next to the castle, making this a historically significant location.

The Taqah Castle is unique in that it was once the home of tribal leader Sheikh Ali bin Taman Al Ma'shani (who was the grandfather of the mother of Sultan Qaboos). The Taqah Castle features opulent interiors, enthralling antiques, and superb exhibition-level artworks and crafts that celebrate Omani culture.

Location: Salalah, Oman