Delmon Pottery Factory Delmon pottery, located in the heart of Bahrain and amidst, is Bahrain’s biggest pottery handicraft centre. Visit their workshop and see the potters in action, using the old-fashioned foot operated wheel, and baking the finished pots in kilns , a traditional method passed down through generations. They create beautiful pots and handicrafts of virtually every size and style imaginable, from naturally finished to brightly coloured pieces. Classification: Culture & Art Area: A’ali Address: Building No. 23, Road No. 42, Block No. 742 La Fountaine la fontaine centre of contemporary art is an historical monument , located in the heart of Manama near the old Suq. It features a number of contemporary art galleries, an open-air amphitheatre, a fine dining restaurant, an exclusive spa, and a state-of-the-art Pilates & Dance Studio, the first of its kind in the Gulf region. Classification: Culture & Art Area: Manama Address: Building No. 92, Road No. 384, Block No. 306 Hend Gallery Hend Gallery located in Muharraq area, provides an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work. Classification: Culture & Art Area: Muharraq Address: Building No. 63, Road No. 1, Block No. 202 Bait Al Quran Beit Al Quran is a multi purpose complex of modern Bahraini architecture. It houses a large collection of Qurans, manuscripts and woodcarvings and functions as a good introduction to Islam, and Islamic calligraphy in particular. It Has the miniature Qurans, the smallest of which (from 18th- century Persia) measures only 4.7cm by 3.2cm. The exhibits are well labelled in English. Classification: Culture & Art Area: Manama Address: Building No. 7, Road No. 1901, Block No. 319 Bahrain National Theatre The National Theatre of Bahrain is located on a waterfront complex in Manama. The place is close to the Bahrain National Museum, and consists of a main 1001-seat auditorium and a smaller 150-seat studio theatre. Classification: Culture & Art Area: Manama Address: Road No. 37, Block No. 322 Al Riwaq Gallery Al Riwaq art space is supporting contemporary art practice and promotes creativity and art value by providing exhibition space to emerging and established artists, both local and international. Classification: Culture & Art Area: Manama Address: Building No. 3, Road No. 306, Block No. 338 Al Bareh Gallery Al Bareh is one of the most reputable and established art gallery in Bahrain. Paintings, sculptures and photography by Bahraini and other Gulf artists are displayed in this gallery. Classification: Culture & Art Area: Manama Address: Building No. 38, Road No. 3601, Block No. 336.