Bab Al Bahrain

باب البحرين

historic building in Manama

#5 in Manama / #6 in Bahrain

by Zairon

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Bab Al Bahrain, located in the heart of Manama, Bahrain, is a historical landmark that serves as the gateway to the Manama Souq. Constructed in 1949 by Sir Charles Belgrave, the advisor to the Emir, its architectural design blends traditional Islamic elements with British colonial influences. The structure originally sat on the waterfront, but land reclamation projects have since moved it further inland. Today, Bab Al Bahrain is a bustling hub for commerce and culture, housing a visitor's center and various shops selling traditional crafts, spices, and textiles.

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