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All Oman Muscat

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Muscat

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Muscat, Oman

Updated January 11, 2019
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The chandelier above the prayer hall.

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Chandelier at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

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The Muttrah Souq

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.
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