Golden Sook Gold Market is one of the best gold markets in the region, where you can admire exclusive jewelry made of precious sto …
The Portuguese fort of Calat Al-Bahrain is an artificial hill formed by cultural layers, today it is a place of active archaeologi …
The Temple of Barbara is the common name of three ancient temples in the village of Barbara, which are part of the historical heri …
Sacred Hert Church is Bahrain’s first Catholic church built in the Persian Gulf for more than 70 years. The church has about 140,0 …
Al-Fateh Mosque, or Cathedral Mosque, is located in the capital of Bahrain – Manama, the only major city of this state. The mosque …
Textile market Klos-Suk is a large market in the capital of Bahrain - the city of Manama, where the goods of local weavers and lar …
The King Fahd Causeway Bridge is a long modern bridge between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which consists of several b …
Al-Hamis Mosque is considered the first mosque in Bahrain, built in the Umayyad era by Caliph Umar II. However, a study by Al-Jord …
Fort Riff, which can rightly be called an interesting attraction of Manama, is located closer to the urban outskirts. This fort, t …
The Anglican Church of Avali is one of two Catholic churches in Bahrain, the smaller of them and created almost in the same period …
St. Christopher Cathedral is an Anglican church in the state of Bahrain, part of the diocese of Cyprus and the Persian Gulf countr …
Manama is a compact and multi-layered capital of Bahrain on the Persian Gulf, where ancient history coexists with modern urbanism. The city grew out of the trading port of the ancient civilization of Dilmun and today attracts with its contrast: bustling markets and quiet mosques, historical fortifications and modern quarters of the financial center. The atmosphere of Manama is hospitable and diverse, it is easy to feel the spirit of the region and learn a lot about life on the coast.
The man-made sights of Manama are impressive in diversity. The traditional trading rhythm has been preserved in the markets: the Golden Sook Gold Market and the Klos Sook Textile Market are beckoning with bright fairs and handicrafts. Among the historical monuments are the Portuguese fort Calat al-Bahrain, Fort Riff and Fort Salman bin Ahmet al-Fateh - evidence of the military history of the island. Religious heritage is represented by the Al Fateh and Al Hamis Mosques, as well as ancient Christian temples and cathedrals such as Sacred Hert Church, Avali Anglican Church and Sant Christopher Cathedral. Each of these places tells a separate page of urban history and architecture.
The natural corners around Manama complement the urban picture: the Persian Gulf coast and promenade offer scenic walks, sea sunsets and fresh sea air. In the vicinity you can find quiet coastal areas, small islands and lagoons, where there is a calm rhythm of life. Sea walks and bird watching along the coast make exploring the local nature a pleasant addition to exploring the architectural sights.
On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map, read brief descriptions in detail and make your own route around the city. Convenient tools will help pave the optimal path, mark points of interest and allocate time for each visit. Planning becomes simple: select objects, save notes, and create routes in one click.
You can explore Manama on your own – walk around the markets, enter museums and mosques at a convenient pace, opening the city step by step. If you wish, you can book excursions with local guides: professionals will share historical facts, tell legends and show hidden places that are not always visible on the map. Excursions and guided walks make the trip richer and help to better understand the culture and traditions of Bahrain.
Come to Manama to see the unique combination of history and modernity, feel the atmosphere of the coastal city and discover new experiences. Explore the sights, map out the routes and trust your impressions – let every walk through Bahrain’s capital be the start of a great journey.
