Kuwait International Airport 28 min
Al Hamra Tower (17 min) Striking, 414-m.-tall landmark with upscale shops, restaurants, a movie theater & more. The Scientific Center (7 min) Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters. حديقة الحيوان الكويت Kuwait Zoo (15 min) Over 150 species of animals & birds populate this zoo, including big cats, wild turtles & vultures. Mirror House (16 min) Whimsical designs made with mirror mosaic tiles adorn the walls & floors of this house museum. Seif Palace (19 min) Palace, islamic art, and architecture Kuwait National Museum (21 min) Restored national museum with a planetarium, heritage & archeology exhibits & a dhow sailing boat. أبراج الكويت (19 min) 3 glittering, blue-tiled towers, 1 with a revolving viewing sphere, plus high-rise restaurants. Al Shaheed Park (17 min) Contemporary green space featuring walking/jogging paths, a museum, restaurants & botanical gardens. Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (11 min) Expansive complex with hands-on science displays, a fine arts center & a landscaped courtyard. The Grand Mosque of Kuwait (18 min) Guided tours are available of this huge domed mosque, the largest in the country. Al Mubarakiya Cafe & Restaurant (21 min) Green Island (17 min) Water views dominate this low-key city park drawing picnickers, cyclists & walkers. Liberation Tower (19 min) Completed in 1993, this 372-m. communications tower symbolizes Kuwait's liberation from Iraq. Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (21 min) Contemporary geometric-design performing arts center with theaters, halls, concert venues & cinema. Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy (11 min) Museum with a collection of over 30,000 objects relating to Islamic art & calligraphy. |