Qala'at al-Bahrain, Manama Overview
The Bahrain Fort is located 4 km from Manama.
Built originally by the Portugese, to defend their outposts in the Gulf, the Bahrain Fort area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the capital of the ancient Dilmun civilization this site stood witness to Bahrain's role as a centre for commerce. Dedicate an afternoon here to explore the ruins, artefacts and excavation sites. History lovers delight!
