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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Al Hazm Fort

Al Hazm, Oman

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 100 2026
Al Hazm Fort

Fortress in Rustaq, South Al Batinah, built in the late 17th or early 18th century under Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Ya'arubi. Visitors walk through thick-walled towers, hidden passages, rooms on several floors and a falaj channel running inside.

Highlights

  • Secret passages and tunnels
  • Watchtowers and round towers
  • Cannon-lined ramparts

Good to know

  • Entry fee of about 3 OMR per adult
  • Audio guide included in the ticket
  • Allow at least an hour to explore

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