Kuwait International Airport 26 min
The Scientific Center (16 min) Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters. Kuwait National Museum (10 min) Restored national museum with a planetarium, heritage & archeology exhibits & a dhow sailing boat. Mirror House (10 min) Whimsical designs made with mirror mosaic tiles adorn the walls & floors of this house museum. Al Mubarakiya Cafe & Restaurant (9 min) Liberation Tower (8 min) Completed in 1993, this 372-m. communications tower symbolizes Kuwait's liberation from Iraq. حديقة الحيوان الكويت Kuwait Zoo (15 min) Over 150 species of animals & birds populate this zoo, including big cats, wild turtles & vultures. Seif Palace (7 min) Palace, islamic art, and architecture Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (12 min) Contemporary geometric-design performing arts center with theaters, halls, concert venues & cinema. Al Shaheed Park (5 min) Contemporary green space featuring walking/jogging paths, a museum, restaurants & botanical gardens. The Grand Mosque of Kuwait (6 min) Guided tours are available of this huge domed mosque, the largest in the country. أبراج الكويت (7 min) 3 glittering, blue-tiled towers, 1 with a revolving viewing sphere, plus high-rise restaurants. Sadu House (9 min) Museum & cultural center displaying weavings & other Bedouin handicrafts in a traditional house. Al Hamra Tower (4 min) Striking, 414-m.-tall landmark with upscale shops, restaurants, a movie theater & more. Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (9 min) Expansive complex with hands-on science displays, a fine arts center & a landscaped courtyard. Green Island (10 min) Water views dominate this low-key city park drawing picnickers, cyclists & walkers. |