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Swarovski Crystal Chandelier
10 mins600,000 crystals
This monumental chandelier hangs directly from the central dome. It stands 14 meters tall and weighs 8.5 tons. The fixture features 24-carat gold plating and 600,000 Swarovski crystals.
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Main Prayer Hall (Musalla)
The Main Prayer Hall is the architectural centerpiece of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. It features massive scale and record-breaking craftsmanship.
This vast sanctuary sits at the heart of the complex. It holds thousands of worshippers under its 50-meter dome. Inside, you will find two of the mosque's most famous features: a massive Swarovski chandelier and a 21-ton hand-woven Persian carpet.
Remember to remove your footwear and place it on the designated shoe racks before entering. Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly forbidden inside the hall.
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Hand-Woven Persian Carpet
10 mins21 tons
This floor covering is the second-largest single-piece hand-woven carpet in the world. It weighs 21 tons and contains 1.7 billion knots. A dedicated team of 600 weavers spent four years creating it.
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The Central Dome
5 minsWide-angle lens recommended
The ornately decorated central dome provides the structural climax of the entire prayer hall. It rises 50 meters above the floor.
Tour the Prayer Hall
Guided Walking Tour of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat1 h 4.6 (18)from $10
