#travelwithgdp Fact: Al Alam Palace is surrounded by Al Jalali and Mirani forts. Both forts were built in the 16th century around the time of the Portuguese invasion of Muscat.
Description: So the last post for the Oman Series is here. Since I have a predilection for pictures which are exactly centric positioned in terms of the background, I really love this picture. The palace, one of six royal residences of the ruling monarch, Sultan Qaboos, has a history of over 200 years, built by Imam Sultan bin Ahmed the 7th direct grandfather of the current Sultan. The existing palace, which has a facade of gold and blue, was rebuilt as a royal residence in 1972. The inner grounds of the palace remain off-limits but visitors are permitted to stop near the gates and take photographs.
Place: Al Alam Palace, Muscat, Oman
Date: February, 2018
Weather: Winter
Shot On: @canonasia
Travelling With: Solo
Places Visited on Trip: Nizwa and Muscat, Oman
Trip Total Days: 5 Days
Budget Required: INR 50,000