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Manama Souq () is the old
bazaar
A bazaar () or souk (; also transliterated as souq) is a marketplace consisting of multiple small Market stall, stalls or shops, especially in the Middle East, the Balkans, North Africa and India. However, temporary open markets elsewhere, suc ...
(
souq) of
Bahrain
Bahrain ( ; ; ar, البحرين, al-Bahrayn, locally ), officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, ' is an island country in Western Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an ...
's capital,
Manama
Manama ( ar, المنامة ', Bahrani Arabic, Bahrani pronunciation: ) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 200,000 people as of 2020. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is h ...
.
Location
The Souq lies in the north of Manama, in-between the old parts of the city and the
Central Business District
A central business district (CBD) is the commercial and business centre of a city. It contains commercial space and offices, and in larger cities will often be described as a financial district. Geographically, it often coincides with the "city ...
, to the east of
Noaim
Noaim or Al-Noaim ( ar, النعيم; ''an-No'aim'') is a neighborhood of Bahrain's capital Manama. It is northwest of Manama city center. Due to Urban sprawl, urban expansion, increasing population, size, and historical conditions, it has become l ...
and west of
Ras Rumman
Ras Rumman ( ar, رأس الرمان) is a neighborhood of Manama in Bahrain.
Etymology
The name Ras Rumman translates to "Head of Pomegrante" this was related to the large fields starting Ras Rumman and ending near Budaiya. History
Historica ...
. The main entrance is the historic
Bab Al Bahrain
Bab Al Bahrain ( ar, باب البحرين, translitered ''Bāb al-Baḥrayn'' meaning ''Gateway of Bahrain'') is a historical building located in the Customs Square in the central business district of Manama. It marks the main entrance to the ...
building. The country's
only synagogue is located in the area.
Redevelopments
The Manama Souq has been redeveloped since its original construction. It is now divided into a new part and an old part. The new part is pedestrianized while the old area has roads for cars and walkways for pedestrians. At the heart of this redevelopment was his majesty, who designed various features such as the new wooden roof over the redeveloped part of the souq. He also designed the new cafes that have opened in and around the site. His efforts were recognised by the Bahraini government after the redeveloped Souq was unveiled after much construction and effort and time to the public on 20 of July 2013.
Surrounding quarters:-
None of them in Bahrain.
See also
*
Bab Al Bahrain
Bab Al Bahrain ( ar, باب البحرين, translitered ''Bāb al-Baḥrayn'' meaning ''Gateway of Bahrain'') is a historical building located in the Customs Square in the central business district of Manama. It marks the main entrance to the ...
*
List of tourist attractions in Bahrain
A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to:
People
* List (surname)
Organizations
* List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America
* SC Germania List, German rugby union ...
References
Tourist attractions in Manama
Buildings and structures in Manama
Neighborhoods of Manama
Retailing in Bahrain
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