2024

SULTANIAN PALACE AL-HISN

Castles to visit

It is the childhood residence of the late Sultan Qaboos, now reserved for great national ceremonies. Every year, after the monsoon, a thorough cleaning of its Taqah stones takes place, one of the great pride of the region. The palace is of course closed to the public, and you won't see much from the road, but it is said that, during his periods of residence in Salalah, Sultan Qaboos used to drive around the area in his car and offer to grant a wish to anyone who called him...

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