7 Places Worth Seeing in Bahrain

Bahrain is one of the most sought after places for visitors to the Middle East. It has a rich history with plenty of shopping and entertainment spots as well as various scenic places. A visit to this Kingdom will leave you coming back for more. Here are some of the places to visit in Bahrain:

Tree of life

Tree of Life - Bahrain

It is a 500-year-old legendary tree located alone in the midst of the desert without any apparent source of water. How it stays so alive and green is still a mystery and despite going through some rough times the tree continues to survive. The tree is visited annually by about 50,000 people and is the 7th wonder of nature.

Al Areen Wildlife Park

Al Areen Wildlife Park

It is a well maintained park located in Sakhir, 40 minutes away from the capital Manama. This posh green park has a huge number of rare and endangered species of plants and animals. It includes more than 500 species of animals and about 10,000 species of plants. The park attracts a huge number of people annually.

Al Fateh Mosque

Masjid Al Fateh

Also known as the grand mosque, it is Bahrain’s national mosques. This mosque was built in 1988 and is one of the largest mosques as well as the largest building in the country capable of holding an audience of up to 7,000 people. The mosque is made of fiber glass which offers a highly dramatic view at night. It also has the largest dome on the island.

Bahrain national museum

Bahrain National Museum

It is one of the most captivating buildings in Bahrain which captures over 6,000 years of Bahrain history. It has a large archaeological collection with galleries, shops and cafeterias. It also has a patio with a breathtaking view of the sea. The museum is one of the most popular destinations in Bahrain.

Jebel Al Dukhan

This is a hill in the south of Bahrain. It is also known as Mountain of Smoke, called so because of the fog that surrounds it on humid days. It is the highest point in Bahrain at its 143m in height. There are many types of caves around the mountain with the southern side being the most ideal for camping overnight.

Bahrain world trade Centre

It is the most magnificent trade Centre and it rises up to 787ft. the twin towers are connected to each other with 50-storied sky bridges. Three wind turbines located in two of the skyscrapers provide lighting for over 300 houses. The trade Centre has so far won 2 prestigious awards for the best architectural design.

Beit Al Jasra

It is a traditionally built house (with coral stones and palm tree trunks) on the western coast of Bahrain. The house is famed for being the birth place and residence of the former Amir of Bahrain, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and it is now a heritage museum.

 Bahrain is one of the most exciting places to visit in the Middle East. It is defined by its unique relationship with water and it visitors. Its authentic Middle Eastern culture as well as its relaxed application of Islamic law makes it a popular spot. So next time you are looking for a place to travel to, arm yourself with a Bahrain Visa and visit the place. It will be an experience you will cherish for a long time to come.

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