Qalat Al Bahrain

Qal'at al-Bahrain

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(802) · 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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Feb 9, 2025
the fort is free to enter. there are lots of locals who come here for their daily exercise. from the fort, you can see the skyline of manama. either morning or evening is better since there is not m…Full review by mrc282
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

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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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The outside is always open, it's the inside the fort which might be closed
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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 too am unable to say yes with any confidence! I can say I didn't see any staff while on my tour, and horses were risen around the area openly! I can't see why not as long as owners are …
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I too am unable to say yes with any confidence! I can say I didn't see any staff while on my tour, and horses were risen around the area openly! I can't see why not as long as owners are respectful with dog waste... I have found that dogs are not a common pet in the Gulf...
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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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