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Bahrain Souk
Bahrain Souks (markets) is a combination of three souks selling everything from coloured cloth
to gold and jewellery as well as delicious local fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs.
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Opening
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Open daily except on Fridays. Saturday -Thursday from 8am-12.30pm & 3.30pm-7.30pm
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Pricing:
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No fee required
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Contact:
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For general enquiries, please contact the Bahrain Tourist Office at Telephone: +973 715 713; Fax: +973 715 527; Email: btour@bahraintourism.com |
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Getting
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The Bahrain Souk is located on the south of the Government Avenue. The Bahrain Souk is located on the south of the Government Avenue.
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Bahrain National Museum
Bahrain's unique history and traditions are best described by making a visit to the National
Museum in Manama. Built between the cities of Manama and Muharraq on the northeast coast
of Bahrain, the museum offers visitors a wide range of exhibits, sculptures and Arabic calligraphy and illuminated Korans each reflecting the different periods of Bahrain's history.
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Opening
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Open daily except on Mondays; Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday from 8am-2pm; Wednesday, Thursday from 8am-2pm & 4pm-8pm; Friday from 3pm-8pm
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Pricing:
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500 cents
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Contact:
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For general enquiries, please contact the Bahrain National Museum at: Phone: +973 292 977; Fax: +973 297 871; Email: musbah@batelco.com.bh |
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Getting
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The museum is situated on the intersection of the Muharraq Causeway and King Faisal Highway, which is just outside Manama City.
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Al Fateh Mosque
Dubbed as Bahrain's largest religious building, this mosque is able to accommodate up to 7,000 worshippers at one time! Topped by the world's largest
fiberglass dome, the mosque also houses the country's Religious Institute for Foreign Affairs.
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Details
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Opening
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Open daily for visits except during prayer times.
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Pricing:
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No fee required
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Contact:
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For general enquiries, please contact the Bahrain Tourist Office at Telephone: +973 715 713; Fax: +973 715 527; Email: btour@bahraintourism.com |
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Getting
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The mosque is located along the King Faisal highway, opposite the Gulf Hotel. |
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Beit al-Qur'an
Beit al-Quran (House of Korans) was built to study and collection of the Holy Qur'an and
manuscripts and calligraphies. The complex comprises a mosque, a library, an auditorium,
a school and museum consisting of five exhibition halls.
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Opening
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Open daily except Fridays; Saturday -Wednesday from 9am-12pm & 4pm-6pm; Thursday from 9am-12.30pm.
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Pricing:
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No fee required
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Contact:
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For general enquiries, please contact Beit al-Quran at Tel: +973 17290101; Fax: +973 17292709; Email: alquran@batelco.com.bh |
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More
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Facilities: Wheelchair access and lifts are available for disabled visitors.
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Getting
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Address: Beit Al Qur'an, Manama, PO Box 2000, Bahrain. Located in the centre of Manama, in the Diplomatic Quarter.
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The Bahrain Fort
Dated as far back as 2800BC, the fort was built to defend Portugal's recent acquisition of the islands; hence it became popularly known as the Portuguese Fort. The Bahrain Fort is also known for its numerous excavations and have uncovered a variety of relics from the forts past is the country's main archaeological site.
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Details
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Opening
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Open daily during daylight.
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Pricing:
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No fee required
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Contact:
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For general enquiries, please contact the Bahrain Tourist Office at Telephone: +973 715 713; Fax: +973 715 527; Email: btour@bahraintourism.com |
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Getting
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Address: Bahrain Fort, Karbabad Village, Bahrain |
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