Bab Al-Bahrain Marketplace, Manama (must see)
Bab Al Bahrain, or Gateway of Bahrain, is located in Customs Square in Manama's former central business district (CBD) and marks the main entrance to the Manama souq (marketplace). Designed by Sir Charles Belgrave, adviser to the Emir, and completed in 1945, Bab Al Bahrain once stood close to the water's edge. Due to extensive land reclamation in later years, it now takes more than 10 minutes to walk to the sea from Bab Al-Bahrain. The monument itself was refurbished in 1986 to incorporate Islamic architectural features. Today, the ground floor houses the tourist information office and a handicrafts shop. The monument consists of a huge arch, below which runs a road, which is often referred to as the entrance to the Manama souq.
The Al-Fateh Mosque (also known as Al-Fateh Islamic Center & Al Fateh Grand Mosque) is one of the largest mosques in the world, with the capacity to accommodate over 7,000 worshippers at a time. It is located next to the King Faisal Highway in Juffair, which is a town located in the capital city of Manama.
The huge dome built on top of the Al-Fatih Mosque is made of pure fiberglass. Weighting over 60 tons (60,000 kilograms), the dome is currently the worlds largest fibreglass dome. The marble used in the floors is Italian, while the chandelier is from Austria. Throughout the Mosque, there are calligraphy writings, in a very old type of style called Kufic. Al-Fateh now includes the new National Library which opened to the public in 2006. The mosque was built by the late Sheikh Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifa in 1987. It is named after Ahmed Al Fateh, the conqueror of Bahrain.
The Al-Fateh Mosque (also known as Al-Fateh Islamic Center & Al Fateh Grand Mosque) is one of the largest mosques in the world, with the capacity to accommodate over 7,000 worshippers at a time. It is located next to the King Faisal Highway in Juffair, which is a town located in the capital city of Manama.
The huge dome built on top of the Al-Fatih Mosque is made of pure fiberglass. Weighting over 60 tons (60,000 kilograms), the dome is currently the worlds largest fibreglass dome. The marble used in the floors is Italian, while the chandelier is from Austria. Throughout the Mosque, there are calligraphy writings, in a very old type of style called Kufic. Al-Fateh now includes the new National Library which opened to the public in 2006. The mosque was built by the late Sheikh Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifa in 1987. It is named after Ahmed Al Fateh, the conqueror of Bahrain.
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Sight Name: Bab Al-Bahrain Marketplace
Sight Location: Manama, Bahrain (See walking tours in Manama)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Manama, Bahrain (See walking tours in Manama)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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The capital of Bahrain, a small island nation sometimes jokingly addressed as "The Land of Two Seas" (due to its location between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Bahrain), Manama proudly bears a nickname of its own 鈥� 鈥淭he Pearl of the Gulf鈥�. The latter highlights its status as a cultural and economic hub and refers to the pearl industry being an important element of the national... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles