|
|
Kuwait Towers offer a panoramic view of the
magnificent city. The beautiful towers have won the
prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1980. In
addition to its beautiful design, the Kuwait Towers have
a revolving viewing level and store millions of
gallons of water. It is located at the Arabian Gulf
avenue, in the Sharq district.
Tel : 2444021 -
2444038. Website:
www.kuwaittowers.com
Kuwait Zoo which was
established 10 years ago, is an
important national and cultural land mark. You can enjoy
watching animals from all over the world here. It is worth a
visit during your stay in Kuwait. Kuwait Zoo is located
in Omariya on the Airport Road and is open every day
except Saturdays from 8am to 8pm in winter, and from 8am
to 12 noon and 4pm to 8pm during summer. Tel : 4733389.
Musical Fountain
is considered to be the fourth largest fountains in the
world. What distinguishes this garden is that it
contains 220 fountains, distributed among three leveled
pools. Enjoy unique and delightful sight and sound show
of musical fountains every night especially during
summer. The Musical fountain is located at Al Murqab,
Kuwait City and is open everyday except Saturday from 4
p.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight) in summer and 3 a.m. - 10:30
p.m. in winter. Tel: 2428394.
National Museum is
located in Kuwait City on the Arabian Gulf Street
between the Seif Palace and the National Assembly
(Parliament) and displays thousands of items
including Islamic artifacts, ancient fossils, bones,
flint tools, potteries and more. The National
Museum provides a glimpse
into the culture, history and heritage of the Kuwaiti
society and Islamic world. Tel: 2451195 / 2456534.
Sadu House is the center of Bedouin art where
visitors have the opportunity to view Bedouin women hand
weaving carpets, rugs, camel bags and tent screens. This
'House of Weaving', located near the National Museum, is
a fine example of a pre-oil era house. The Sadu House is
open in the mornings and from 5 to 7 pm, Saturdays to
Thursdays. Tel: 2432395. Website:
www.sadu-house.com.
Scientific Center is the largest aquarium in the
Middle East. Experience the first ever seawater aquarium
in the Middle East offering an exciting display of
marine creatures and fish. Its unique architecture, with
big sails serving as a roof, reminds us of Kuwait’s sea
heritage. Two 70-meter long fishing piers, complete with
seating, shade and beacons, allow direct access to the
sea. The center has also imported 650 palm trees, and
400 other plant species to provide extra shade along the
pier. The Scientific center is located on the water-front in the Ras Al-Ardh area, in Salmiya.
Tel: 848888. Website:
www.tsck.org.kw.
|
