Kuwait International Airport 26 min
Seif Palace (18 min) Palace, islamic art, and architecture Green Island (17 min) Water views dominate this low-key city park drawing picnickers, cyclists & walkers. أبراج الكويت (17 min) 3 glittering, blue-tiled towers, 1 with a revolving viewing sphere, plus high-rise restaurants. Mirror House (14 min) Whimsical designs made with mirror mosaic tiles adorn the walls & floors of this house museum. Al Shaheed Park (15 min) Contemporary green space featuring walking/jogging paths, a museum, restaurants & botanical gardens. Al Mubarakiya Cafe & Restaurant (20 min) Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy (10 min) Museum with a collection of over 30,000 objects relating to Islamic art & calligraphy. Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (10 min) Expansive complex with hands-on science displays, a fine arts center & a landscaped courtyard. The Grand Mosque of Kuwait (17 min) Guided tours are available of this huge domed mosque, the largest in the country. Liberation Tower (17 min) Completed in 1993, this 372-m. communications tower symbolizes Kuwait's liberation from Iraq. Al Hamra Tower (15 min) Striking, 414-m.-tall landmark with upscale shops, restaurants, a movie theater & more. The Scientific Center (9 min) Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters. Kuwait National Museum (19 min) Restored national museum with a planetarium, heritage & archeology exhibits & a dhow sailing boat. Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (19 min) Contemporary geometric-design performing arts center with theaters, halls, concert venues & cinema. حديقة الحيوان الكويت Kuwait Zoo (13 min) Over 150 species of animals & birds populate this zoo, including big cats, wild turtles & vultures. |