Manama is the capital of this amazing state called Bahrain. More than a quarter of the country's population lives in the city and therefore it is quite natural that most of the interesting places and attractions that should be visited in mandatory, are here in Manama.
Al-Fatech Mosque
This architectural masterpiece called Al-Fatech Mosque was erected in 1987. By the way, this is the first mosque in the whole country, which is open to inquisitive tourists. This cult facility is impressive with his mind, because it is not for nothing that it is considered one of the biggest mosques of the world. Especially impressive huge glass dome, whose weight is 60 tons. Any respect for respect and a milean hall, which at the same time accommodates up to 7 thousand believers. It is located very close to the Royal Palace, in which Hamada Ibn Isa Al-Khalifa lives - the current King of Bahrain. The entrance to the mosque is free.
Al-Hamis Mosque
This mosque is rightfully considered to be the oldest religious building not only the city but throughout the county. According to some sources, the age of the mosque is about three thousand years. Although the more likely version is that the foundation of the temple belongs to an earlier mosque, therefore this confusion occurs. Two minarets impressive, although on the project is only one. There is a mosque in a pair of kilometers from the city, in a small village al-Hamis. Time to visit tourists: on Thursdays and Fridays from 08.00 to 12.00 hours. On the other days from 07.00 to 14.00.
National Museum of the Kingdom Bahrain
Sheikh Hamad Causeway, Manama, Bahrain (near the National Theater) at this address you will find the oldest museum of the entire Persian Gulf. It employs the richest exhibition of ancient archaeological exhibits representing the history of the kingdom over the entire 6,000 years. The most valuable exhibition model of the museum is a unique collection of ancient manuscripts of the Quran. At the moment, for sightseeing, the sights are open to three huge exhibition halls, the exhibits of which are told about the oldest civilization Dilmun, which existed long before our era, as well as the culture of the peoples of those who lived at different times on the territory of Bahrain. In addition, here you can find souvenir shops, cafes, car parkings. The museum works from 08.00 to 20.00, on Friday - the day off. The price of the entrance ticket for adults is 3 dollars, children take for free.
Museum of Pearl
Locals in the entire region in the third millennium to our era, they were engaged in pearls. Moreover, it was the only source of the existence of the people, so they relate to all that at least somehow is associated with fishery. No exception is a pearl museum located in the building where the Supreme Court of the country once worked. The entrance ticket for an adult visitor will cost 3 dollars. Museum's time: seven days a week from 09.00 to 18.00.
House Korana
The building of this museum is erected in a classic Muslim style. In the form of exhibits, the Koranians are presented here (handwritten publications of the Holy Book), assembled from all over the huge Islamic world, including North African countries, as well as Iran and India. There is a collection of gold jewels inlaid. If desired, you can see with your own eyes, unique manuscripts (some of which are the only specimens) among the richest library of Islamic literature, Arabic calligraphy and other documents representing the huge historical importance. The entrance to the museum is free. Opening hours: seven days a week from 09.00 to 18.00.