Al-Shawathna Mosque
historic mosque in Nizwa, Oman
Forts & Castles · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
Nizwa Fort
قلعة نزوى
Photo: Nizwa (5).jpg · Andries Oudshoorn · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
Facts not yet verified- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours Sa-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-11:30,13:30-20:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- 4x4 needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Entry fee Unconfirmed — check locally
- Time needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Difficulty Unconfirmed — check locally
6 more facts not yet verified
- Family friendly Unconfirmed — check locally
- Facilities Unconfirmed — check locally
- Drones Unconfirmed — check locally
- Dress Unconfirmed — check locally
- Wheelchair Unconfirmed — check locally
- Elevation Unconfirmed — check locally
Safety notes
- Interiors can be hot and steps steep and uneven; go early and watch children on ramparts.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Open year-round; go early in summer.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
fortress in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q7042280
About Nizwa Fort
Nizwa Fort is a fort in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "fortress in Oman". Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Sa-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-11:30,13:30-20:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: East Souq, Nizwa Crafts Souk and Al-Shawathna Mosque.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
- fortress in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Nizwa Fort?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
Is there an entry fee at Nizwa Fort?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
When is the best time to visit Nizwa Fort?
Typically October–April for forts & Castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.
Where is Nizwa Fort?
In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 22.9332, 57.5301 — near East Souq, Nizwa Crafts Souk and Al-Shawathna Mosque.
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