Skip the heat and arrive early to wander the labyrinthine rooms of this 12th-century UNESCO site. You’ll see endless restoration work on the clay walls and massive ramparts that feel like a real-life video game map. Don't waste money on a guided tour; just explore the staircases solo for an hour. If you're tackling the full-day tour to Nizwa, use this as a quick stop. It's dusty, steep, and completely worth the climb for the skyline.
