Kuwait International Airport 28 min
أبراج الكويت (12 min) 3 glittering, blue-tiled towers, 1 with a revolving viewing sphere, plus high-rise restaurants. Kuwait National Museum (7 min) Restored national museum with a planetarium, heritage & archeology exhibits & a dhow sailing boat. Seif Palace (4 min) Palace, islamic art, and architecture Al Shaheed Park (8 min) Contemporary green space featuring walking/jogging paths, a museum, restaurants & botanical gardens. The Scientific Center (22 min) Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters. Sadu House (6 min) Museum & cultural center displaying weavings & other Bedouin handicrafts in a traditional house. حديقة الحيوان الكويت Kuwait Zoo (16 min) Over 150 species of animals & birds populate this zoo, including big cats, wild turtles & vultures. Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (9 min) Contemporary geometric-design performing arts center with theaters, halls, concert venues & cinema. Green Island (15 min) Water views dominate this low-key city park drawing picnickers, cyclists & walkers. Mirror House (14 min) Whimsical designs made with mirror mosaic tiles adorn the walls & floors of this house museum. Al Hamra Tower (10 min) Striking, 414-m.-tall landmark with upscale shops, restaurants, a movie theater & more. Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (14 min) Expansive complex with hands-on science displays, a fine arts center & a landscaped courtyard. Al Mubarakiya Cafe & Restaurant (6 min) The Grand Mosque of Kuwait (3 min) Guided tours are available of this huge domed mosque, the largest in the country. Liberation Tower (10 min) Completed in 1993, this 372-m. communications tower symbolizes Kuwait's liberation from Iraq. |