Manama and the Capital Coast Travel Guide

Explore Manama Where glass towers and old souqs collide: Manama pulls visitors to the Bahrain National Museum, Bab Al Bahrain market, seafood restaurants and the Corniche, with ferry links to nearby islands. Explore Bab Al Bahrain Bab Al Bahrain marks the entrance to Manama’s souq and waterfront square; visitors browse traditional markets, visit nearby museums and pass through the historical gateway on walking tours. Explore Bahrain National Museum Bahrain National Museum in Manama presents archaeological finds, Dilmun-era displays and exhibits on pearl diving and social history-essential for understanding the islands’ past and maritime heritage. Explore Al Fateh Grand Mosque Al Fateh Grand Mosque in Manama offers guided visits, vast prayer halls and an Islamic library; tourists attend to see its scale, patterned interiors and to learn about Bahraini religious and architectural traditions. Explore Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun Qal’at al-Bahrain preserves millennia of port archaeology from the Dilmun civilization, with fort remains, harbor layers and a small museum in Bahrain’s Capital Governorate. Explore Bahrain World Trade Center Twin towers on Manama’s waterfront that incorporate large wind turbines into their design. Explore Beit Al Quran Manama museum housing a large Quran manuscript collection, with illuminated copies and calligraphic panels. Scholars and visitors study the scripts and Islamic book arts. Explore Pearl Roundabout A traffic roundabout in Manama that became the focal point of Bahrain’s 2011 protests; the Pearl Monument that once marked the site was removed in 2011, leaving a politically significant public space.