Qalat Al Bahrain

Qal'at al-Bahrain

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(801) · Fort in Al Qalah, Bahrain
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The Qal'at al-Bahrain (also known as the Bahrain Fort or Fort of Bahrain and previously as the Portugal Fort (Qal'at al Portugal) is an archaeological site …

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Jan 1, 2025
Bahrain Fort’s history includes: Dilmun civilization: The site was the capital of the Dilmun civilization, an important ancient civilization in the region. Trading port: The site was a trading port…Full review by AnIndianWanderer
Dec 23, 2024
Bahrain fort was amazing!!!!! The ruins were so interesting and beautiful!!!!!! It was especially great that you could go inside the fort and look at the way people lived hundreds of years ago.Full review by Larissapoppy12345678
Sep 1, 2024
This site is of the former capital of Dilmun and one of the most archeological sites in the Arabian Gulf. We had the opportunity to be educated in Bahrain's rich history of artifacts, exhibits and hi…Full review by AdventureDiva
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Can somebody confirm that the fort is open to look around please (not the museum)? It’s outside and safer than …
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Can somebody confirm that the fort is open to look around please (not the museum)? It’s outside and safer than visiting supermarket so am just checking thank you.
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Fort is open during the entire day. You can take a guide or visit on your own. I would recommend visiting museum as well, which is adjacent to the fort and offers great history, …
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Fort is open during the entire day. You can take a guide or visit on your own. I would recommend visiting museum as well, which is adjacent to the fort and offers great history, including specimens from the past.thanks
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We are staying in the Diplomatic area and were hoping to visit the fort using the local bus. Any advice of bus numbers …
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We are staying in the Diplomatic area and were hoping to visit the fort using the local bus. Any advice of bus numbers and where to get off the bus and walk would be appreciated. Thanks.
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not to sure where the diplomatic area is, but very poor public transport. you can take bus number 5 from Manama, then walk half an hour to the site. The fort is also easy to reach via …
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not to sure where the diplomatic area is, but very poor public transport. you can take bus number 5 from Manama, then walk half an hour to the site. The fort is also easy to reach via car; it’s a 10-minute drive from central Manama and is well-signposted once outside the city
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Are we allowed to bring our dogs for a walk around the fort?
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I do not know, although I did not see any?! Sorry for late reply I have had no internet access for 2 weeks
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How much is the entrance fee?
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The Fort itself is free. The Museum is 2 BD. At least in July 2018.
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How much is it to enter? Is it open every day do you know?. Is there car parking too? Thank you
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its free of charge and they are open until 4pm in the afternoon.. for the parking they also have and the great thing when u go to the mosque is you have a tour guide who will tour you …
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its free of charge and they are open until 4pm in the afternoon.. for the parking they also have and the great thing when u go to the mosque is you have a tour guide who will tour you around the mosque and its better to go early rather than to be late because they are closing 4 pm
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