Hello , everyone During my visit to Nizwa in February, I was enchanted by the historical fortress. As I wandered through its corridors, I savored the delightful local cuisine. I was equally fascinated by the rich historical heritage and the sites that told stories from Oman's past. What made this visit special was the interaction with visitors from various cultures, as we shared stories and knowledge. I'd like to emphasize that Nizwa is not only a historical gem but also a significant tourist destination I highly recommend.

This fort and the area have some very interesting features and history. The fort itself has a large round tower and many hidden features. There is good signage throughout in English and Arabic and the brochure is also informative too. Underneath the fort is a museum that has lots of displays to show the way of life for locals and has some good artifacts from the past centuries all with good signage. Inside the fort there are two live stations with a lady making bread and men making pottery. There is a coffee shop as well and when we entered they gave us a coupon to buy two drinks and get free ice cream! The courtyard was in development when we visited but it seemed that they were developing a garden with a seating area and possibly a small zoo. A cool feature beside the fort is some ruins that are even older and the Nizwa Souq. The Nizwa Fort is about a 2 hour drive from Muscat and if you rent a car you can park in the "Nizwa Souq Parking" area. The cost to enter is 5 OMR per adult and we felt it was worth the trip and possibly worth a stay overnight in Nizwa to check out more of this charming Oasis.

Worth a day trip from Muscat. The fort has been restored, it’s extremely clean, inviting and for history buffs there is a bit to read and see. Clean toilets and a small cafe within the fort compound too.

The fort has been well restored and there is plenty of information to read around the fort and also in the exhibition area. It is clean and kept well. The condition of the animals at the back of the fort is not nice to see. The constant pacing and seeing them tethered night and day (we were staying next door and could see the poor camel tied all night) with no grass left nearby.

Liled the visit. Entry is 5 local money, and the views were lovely. The weather is great, so that helped as well. Def worth visiting for the history of the Fort and taking a chill. Enjoy the visit here.

We visited the fort one evening not long before closing. Probably not the best time but it was cooler than in the heat of the day. The fort is well restored, some things to read and a lot of space that it is just empty. One frightening thing happened while we were there. We were the only people there not long before closing. I had walked off a little from my friend. We were down inside the fort somewhere and suddenly we were plunged into complete pitch black darkness. I accidently then walked into an overhang and hit my head. My phone was flat so I had no torch and it gave us a huge fright as I seriously pondered whether they were going to lock us in overnight in the pitch black. Luckily as I felt my way around a corner, I spotted a little light and luckily by following this, this took us out. It did spoil the experience though. It was still about 30 minutes off closing. I advised the person at the desk and they were very, very apologetic. It was an accident but it certainly soured our experience.

I went to Nizwa fort on the national day holidays. Despite the crowds due to the national day celebrations, the best part was just going back in time and experiencing history in the present. People were friendly and they just make you feel home.

This fort is much better than your standard fort. There are a variety of different exhibits in the fort which explain both the fort and different aspects of the history of Oman. I thought it was very well done and very informative. I spent about an hour here and enjoyed it.

Excellent fort, lots to explore. Pleasant little cafe inside. I spent a happy couple of hours here. Lots of tourists though (Jabreen fort was less crowded). Nice to mosey around the immediate area in Nizwa town centre too. Unless you are someone who likes guided tours, you will need your own transport to get here. If you are coming by car, ignore the paid roadside parking as you drive into the centre of town. As you go past the fort, you will come across a huge free car park right in front of the main market (i.e. 2 mins walk from the fort entrance) - park there instead!

Nizwa Fort in Oman is a place that must be visited to live and experience Oman History over the time. The fort is standing over hundreds of year to tell the story of Omani people. It’s not easy to describe the years and the associated events took place in the fort, yet the walls of the fort speak for itself and take you into a journey in the time. This fort must be visited at least once if you ever be in Nizwa.