Cultural sightseeing in Bahrain . What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
Bahrain is an island country where horizons with modern skyscrapers are built over thousands of years of rich history, offering an unrivaled combination of cultural adventures, entertainment, and recreation. The first state existed in the region already in the 3rd Millennium BC. The territory was part of the Sassanid state, the Arab Caliphate, Portugal, and Iran in different periods of history. The country was under the British protectorate for some time. All these historical stages have left their traces on the territory of the country. Therefore, there are many interesting attractions here.
This is surprising but the nightlife is extremely well developed in the Muslim Kingdom. This is primarily due to the tolerance of the authorities and …
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1. You should carefully study the local hotels and carefully read the reviews of each of them before traveling to Bahrain. All this is necessary …
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Shajarat al-Hayat or Tree of Life is a tree that is about 400 years old. It is remarkable for growing alone in the desert. The place is overgrown with numerous legends and conjectures. It is considered the last tree of the Gardens of Eden. It is also assumed that some underground river feeds its roots. The tree belongs to the species Prosopis cineraria of the Mimosa subspecies. These trees can withstand temperatures of up to 50 degrees without requiring a large amount of water. It can live even on saline soils. Its roots reach significant depths (dozens of meters) and are able to absorb the slightest drops of moisture. The leaves take moisture from the environment.
Bahrain began to receive tourists not so long ago, despite the fact that neighboring countries are very popular. That is why many vacationers …
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The house of Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa is a magnificent example of a Royal house. It is built in the traditional Arabic style. The house is equipped with a cooling system. This is a wind tower, through which cool air was supplied to the premises. The tower was closed for the winter. The interiors are decorated with arches, wooden furniture, doors, ceilings, and stained glass windows.
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Little India is an area of Manama which is more like Delhi than the capital of Bahrain. The Krishna Temple is located here. It is more than 200 years old. There are many old wooden houses built from Indian wood, souvenir shops, and cafes there. The Al-Bahar mini canyons are a natural attraction. These rock formations of amazing yellow shapes become home to many birds in winter.
Bahrain is an Islamic Kingdom. Most of the local holidays are religious here. Several festivals are also held here. The New Year is not celebrated on …
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The Bird Kingdom of Asia is a unique controlled ecosystem. More than 70 species of birds from all over the world live here. 500 employees work here. Some of these birds are endangered. Therefore, they are carefully bred and raised in captivity in the Bird Kingdom of Asia to help in their conservation. The environment was designed not only to attract and entertain the whole family but also to provide an educational form of learning for children and their parents. Tourists will be able to take great photos, as well as gain positive emotions while walking through the labyrinths here.
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