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Bahrain Fort (Qal'at al-Bahrain)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Manama
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Address: Manama
Bahrain

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4 Dec 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This heritage site is a little gem! The location on the coast is very picturesque, and both the site museum and the old fort and ruins are well worth a visit. The fort was built historically on the coast for reasons of trading and protection - and now this is really one of the few public areas where you can... more

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4 of 5 stars
Oviedo, Florida
24 Oct 2009

It is one of the few true historic sites remaining in Bahrain. It is quite beautiful and very intersting. Close to the airport. more

23 Oct 2009

What I loved about the old fort was the obvious church next to the Mosque - it seems that this part of the world has had a history of tolerance for many hundreds of years. It was a hot day but well worth the visit. more

4 Oct 2008

Bahrain Fort is must-see landmark in Bahrain. Easy to find it. Its on the seaside, surrounded by some excavation areas of archeological sites. We couldnt go inside, be reminded the fort may be closed on the public holidays but you can enter the area and walk around. Nice scenery.. more

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