Sightseeing in Bahrain

Sightseeing in Bahrain is a fascinating experience, given the rich culture of Bahrain and the Formula One Grand Prix race. Bahrain is a comparitively liberal as well as modern Arab country.

Any sightseeing in Bahrain should include the following venues:

- Bahrain Grand Prix Circuit
- Manama Souq
- Gold Souq
- Arad Fort and Bahrain Fort
- Bahrain National Museum
- Gate of Bahrain
- Al Fateh and Al Khamis mosques

The Bahrain Grand Prix, a Formula One Championship race, was first held at the Bahrain International Circuit in 2004. It was the first Formula One Grand Prix held in the Middle East. The race is the third race of the Formula One racing calendar.

Manama Souq is a busy market with many traditional and modern shops. It is
near the Bab Al Bahrain. The goods on sale include kaftans, cloth, thobes, spices, dry fruits, nuts, handicrafts and souvenirs. Any sightseeing in Bahrain includes a visit to this market, renowned for its traditional origins. The Gold Souk is also worthy of a visit; for pure, hallmarked 18K / 21K gold ornaments and world famous Bahrain natural pearls.

Arad Fort is a 15th century typical Arab fort in Bahrain. The Fort or the Qalat al Bahrain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an archaeological site and fort. The site was the capital of the ancient Dilmun civilization.

The Bahrain National Museum displays archaeological artifacts and tableau spanning 6000 years of Bahrain's history. Then there is the 1940s British-built Gate of Bahrain or the Bab Al Bahrain. Renovated in 1986, with Islamic architectural features, the structure contains the tourist information office and handicrafts shop.

The Al Fateh Mosque is the largest mosque and Al Khamis Mosque was the first mosque in Bahrain.

The other attractions that could be visited while sightseeing in Bahrain are:

- Dilmun Burial Mounds
- Beit Al Qur'an
- Barbar Temple
- King Fahd Causeway
- Jasra House
- Riffa Golf Club
- Siyadi House
- Shaikh Isa's House