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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muscat, Oman
Oman's modern masterpiece: a hand-woven carpet among the largest in the world, made in Iran by some 600 artisans, a Swarovski crystal chandelier among the biggest ever made, stone minarets and a white-marble courtyard in Omani patterns.
Story & history
Sultan Qaboos ordered it as a beacon of Omani learning and art: craftsmen vied over the prayer carpet woven over four years, the dome hung with an immense crystal chandelier, and the site was landscaped with gardens and ornamental pools. Opened on the 30th anniversary of the Sultan's accession, it became one of the Gulf's most famous mosques worldwide.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- Its carpet weighs about 21 tonnes
- The main minaret rises 90 metres
- Its crystal chandelier is about 14 metres tall
Visiting tip
Morning, before the doors close after noon; modest dress is required.