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Islamic museum, library and art complex. It is particularly famous for its collection of rare Qur'anic manuscripts from different periods, and from different parts of the Muslim world.
The Beit Al Qur'an is a multi-purpose complex dedicated to the Islamic arts and is located in Hoora, Bahrain. Established in 1990, the complex is most famous for its Islamic museum, which has been acknowledged as being one of the most renowned Islamic museums in the world. The complex includes a mosque, a library, an auditorium, a madrasa, and a museum.
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Natural and cultural history of Bahrain. The shop is closed for refurbishment in May 2025.
On the east coast of the city, this pleasant seaside promenade offers good views of the skyscrapers to the south and planes taking off from the airport nearby. Plenty of fun fair rides for the kids and shisha bars for the older set.
The Gateway of Bahrain, located in the Customs Square in Central Manama. The ground floor houses the tourist information office and a handicraft shop. Sightseeing bus tours depart from here daily at 9:30AM and 3:30PM.
The souq is network of small lanes that houses small stores selling everything from souvenirs and gifts to electronic products. The souq is also home to many gold and jewelry shops and tailors.
National Assembly
The parliament, a large white building in what can be described as Islamic architecture with Bahraini flags, blazons and lit up in white and red during nighttime. According to their website citizens can attend sessions "in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Council".
House of Ten Commandment
What the building lacks in characteristics it makes up with history. Only remaining synagogue in Bahrain, closed since it was damaged by riots in 1947, has now been renovated and reopened after the normalization of ties between Bahrain and Israel in 2020. There are regular services and guided tours which focuses on the long history of Jews in Bahrain.