"A Day in Kuwait City" Created by: Cityseeker 12 Locations Bookmarked Tareq Rajab Museum "Educate yourself" This museum which opened in 1980, houses the private collection of the Rajab family. Priceless and huge, the collection includes books, jewelry, metal work, ceramics, manuscripts and more. The pottery section comprises more than 2000 items, and includes pieces ranging from the pre-Islamic times to the early 20th century. In the books section, you will by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash on find the newly published ones; these are all on sale. Glimpse into the Unsplash history of textiles of the Arab world; check out the beautiful embroideries, weaves and costumes from various regions including Afghanistan, Palestine, Iran and Uzbek. The glittering jewelry section includes silver and gold ornaments from China, Thailand, Ethiopia and some other countries. The museum also displays rich and valuable manuscripts from different periods and places. The Dar El-Eid Exhibition Hall hosts lectures, book launches and exhibitions. For guided tours, call in advance. +965 2531 7358 www.trmkt.com/ [email protected] Block 12, Street 5 House 22, Jabrieh Area, Kuwait The Liberation Tower "A Symbol of Liberation" Towering high above the city of Kuwait, this stunning monument whizzes past smaller buildings and appears to pierce the skies with its needle-like spire. The Liberation Tower measures 372 meters (1220.4 feet), which makes it nearly 50 meters (164 feet) taller than Paris' Eiffel Tower. It is also deemed as one of the tallest telecommunication towers around the by Mohammad N. Al-Saleh world and is the nation’s second-tallest structure. The tower’s construction went down in history as quite the ordeal, having stopped midway owing to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. After it was completed in 1991, it became a profound icon of liberation and was consequently named the Liberation Tower. +965 2244 3882 www.visit-kuwait.com/visiting/attra Ahmed Al Jaber Street, Kuwait ctions/the-liberation-tower Kuwait Zoo "A day among the animals" Children can spend a day of amusement and fun observing and learning about the different birds, animals, and reptiles housed in this zoo. Although today a large number of species occupy this 180,000 sq meters of parkland, the zoo is known to have been almost completely destroyed during the Iraqi invasion. This is one of the very few places of interest for by irvin calicut children in Kuwait. +965 2225 0345 [email protected] Airport Road, Omarrya (South of Kuwait City), Kuwait City National Museum "Treasures of Islamic art" Lovers of Islamic art can spend hours delving into the comprehensive Al- Sabah collection as well as other precious Islamic art that the museum displays. Although the museum was looted, burned and destroyed by Iraqi invaders, efforts to restore most of the artifacts and important materials were made. Even today there's plenty to do and view at the four buildings by CarlottaSilvestrini and the planetarium that make up the National Museum. So, even if you're not very well-versed in Islamic culture and history, a visit to this museum can provide you more than enough information on the subject! +965 245 1195 Arabian Gulf Street, Safat Bayt Al Badr "A Rendezvous With The Past" Set in the same complex as the Kuwait National Museum and Planetarium, and near to Bayt Al-Sadu, Bayt Al-Badr is one of the few remaining 19th- century structures before the oil boom transformed the economic situations. Kuwait used to depend upon its trade links which dictated the socio-economical conditions of the country. Reflecting this time, old by Dalal Al Mudhaf houses were built with mud and stone. This building was the home of the Al-Badr family and was constructed with clay, coral stones and white cement. It showcases an architecture that is now part of a bygone era and hence is listed as a heritage monument. Consisting of five courtyards, it is nowadays one of the venues of the museum to showcase local handicrafts. Arabian Gulf Street, Near Al-Sadu House, Kuwait City Kuwait Towers "Architecturally Unique Towers" The Kuwait Towers pierce the sky like gigantic, slender needles threaded with spheres of varying size, placed on a promontory that juts out into the Persian Gulf. Constructed in the 1970s as part of a water storage and distribution system, the Kuwait Towers are among the most prominent landmarks of the city. Designed by Danish architect, Malene Bjørn, each of by Dalal Al Mudhaf these symbols of architectural brilliance has something unique to offer. The main tower boasts of two popular restaurants, known for their buffets and interesting menus. This tower also houses the 'viewing sphere' - a revolving observatory from where visitors can enjoy a bird's eye view of the city. While the middle tower acts as a water reservoir, the third and smallest one functions as the source of electricity for the other two. Bestowed with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1980, the towers stand tall and proud. +965 244 4021 Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City Discovery Place "A wonderland of hands-on science" The Discovery Place is a part of the Scientific Center of Kuwait, but it is aimed at a slightly younger audience. This fairground of delightful scientific exhibits will keep your youngsters busy while they experience a lively environment where learning becomes fun. The exhibits are totally interactive and there are trained staff on hand to show the kids what to do by Hans and how to do it, and simply explain the science to them. The Discovery Place is designed to develop childrens' skills and inquisitiveness. It scores top marks. Admission: free infants under 2, KD1.5 kids up to 12, KD2 adults. +965 84 8888 [email protected] Al-Ardh area, The Scientific Center Complex, Kuwait The Scientific Center Kuwait "Full of surprises" The Kuwait Scientific Center is a huge complex built right on the waterfront. It includes all the following attractions: an IMAX 3D cinema, an Aquarium, a Discovery Place, the Dhow Harbour and the Salmiyyah Fishing Piers. Also included are a Gift Shop and the Scientific Center Restaurant. All of these are located within this complex. However, each by deaf dude one has a separate entry fee. It costs nothing to enter the complex itself; however, separate entrance fees are required to enter the Aquarium, the Discovery Place and the IMAX cinema. +965 184 8888 www.tsck.org.kw [email protected] Al-Ardh area, The Scientific Center Complex, Kuwait, P.O. Box 3504, Kuwait Oil Display Centre "Oil industry exhibition" The Oil Display Center is located 20 kilometers away from Kuwait City, in the southern direction. This small center throws an insight into Kuwait's oil business and the work of the Kuwait Oil Company, which owns it. It is definitely worth a visit. by dailyinvention +965 398 2747 Mid 5th Street, Kuwait Failaka Island "Treasure Island" An unsettling mélange of rich history and natural beauty, Failaka Island is an offbeat destination in the Persian Gulf. Located just off the coast of mainland Kuwait City, it was known as 'Ikaros' to the Greek colonizers who lived on the island for nearly two hundred years. Excavations on the island unearthed a rich tableau of antiquities like time-worn coins, seals, by ரோஜா and ruins of olden temples, among other vestiges that bygone civilizations like the Dilmun and the Greeks once harbored. While this island paints a picture of dystopia today with its smattering of damaged buildings and ruin-induced landscape, its connection with a rich past makes it worth the jaunt from the bustle of Kuwait City. 20 kilometres North East of Kuwait City, Kuwait City JOIN US AT: cityseeker.com TERMS & CONDITIONS | PRIVACY POLICY | API | CONTACT US | Copyright (C) 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).