Mirbat Castle
Mirbat Castle
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Welsh_Clarkey
Anchorage, AK367 contributions
July 2016 • Solo
This fort is nicely restored and provides an excellent place to orientate yourself with the 1972 Battle of Mirbat. You can see the BATT House where the SAS guys were based and the Dhofar Gendarmerie Fort where the 25-pounder was.
Written 14 July 2016
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Tweedsuit
Gloucester, UK18 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
I wasn't going to write a review of this place but, having read the other comments, I feel I ought to add my bit! I agree that the town and fort isn't the most salubrious destination that you will go to but for anyone with an interest in military history this has got to be worth a 5 star rating. Think of the adventure getting here followed by the oportunity to recreate the run made by Talaiasi Labalaba (a bit of a jog, and I wasnt being shot at!).
The others are right in what they say but I was a lot more struck by the visit.
The others are right in what they say but I was a lot more struck by the visit.
Written 4 July 2016
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Susan P
Dubai, United Arab Emirates52 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Our original plan was to visit Mirbat Castle, but on arrival, the unfriendly custodian told us that we were not allowed to take photographs. Once inside, we understood why. The castle appears to be in the process of being restored, and there is nothing to see. The rooms are blocked off, with plastic sheeting shrouding any items that may be of interest.
We spent less than 10 minutes inside.
Outside, there is a lovely beach.
To the side of the castle are the ruins of many old merchant houses. We don't know why they have been allowed to disintegrate in the way that they have. This could be a wonderful tourist attraction, but unfortunately, is just a bizarre ghost town.
We spent less than 10 minutes inside.
Outside, there is a lovely beach.
To the side of the castle are the ruins of many old merchant houses. We don't know why they have been allowed to disintegrate in the way that they have. This could be a wonderful tourist attraction, but unfortunately, is just a bizarre ghost town.
Written 11 January 2018
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Reza Sattarzadeh
Muscat, Oman2,546 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
Mirbat castle is located on the coast not far from the centre of the small town of Mirbat. The place was the epicenter of the conflict in early 1970s in Oman civil war. There is a building close by which is another remnant of that period.
The castle has been renovated and is open for visits, though at the time I visited, it was closed due to Covid restrictions. It offers a very good glimpse of what ot must have been like to be in that period of turmoil.
The castle has been renovated and is open for visits, though at the time I visited, it was closed due to Covid restrictions. It offers a very good glimpse of what ot must have been like to be in that period of turmoil.
Written 11 April 2021
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Shamina L
Dubai, United Arab Emirates101 contributions
Sept 2017
We loved the different shades of blue in the water and the variety of greens in the surrounding area. A beautiful place to picnic and enjoy every breadth of time spent here.
Mirbat is a must visit location in Salalah. carry your picnic basket to enjoy and bask in the awesome surrounding.
Mirbat is a must visit location in Salalah. carry your picnic basket to enjoy and bask in the awesome surrounding.
Written 9 July 2018
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Passionate explorer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates476 contributions
July 2022 • Family
Mirabat is an ancient city and has various homes or town itself is very old with a lot of ruins still around but this place is refurbished and brought to shape how it might look like once upon a time. A nice worth place / small town to be visited if one can take time out when in Salalah
Written 16 July 2022
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The_Nomad_Bedouin_II
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates380 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Fantastic location if you are interested in the Culture and History of The Battle Of Mirbat and Oman! It has been restored and is just truly charming!
Written 2 September 2018
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reemsabryz
Doha, Qatar21 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
Mirbat has a number of old merchant houses, built in traditional style,
The place is not kept in as good condition as the other castles/forts we saw in the country
The place is not kept in as good condition as the other castles/forts we saw in the country
Written 13 September 2017
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PaulF
Paris, France149 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
A great little well restored castle that is definitely worth a stop if you are going through town. With three canons across the street it faces the ocean and from the roof offers great views of the surrounding area and town. Inside find well restored rooms and furnishing that brings the local history alive.
Written 12 August 2014
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alamri b
Mirbat, Oman12 contributions
Jan 2020
many times I visited the place,it is good and contains an amazing muzem ,offices,Wali council and old gail
Written 7 October 2020
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Are some tourists Need Taxi around mirbat or salalah?
Written 5 October 2019
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