Learn about the most beautiful tourist places in Kuwait

2015-11-26 2015-11-26T05:34:40Z

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ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Qasimi - If you intend to travel to Kuwait, there are a group of tourist attractions that will surely please you, starting from its famous towers to its various museums, monuments, cultural heritage, and even the gardens that it contains. What are the best tourist places in Kuwait? Before that, it is necessary to mention the features of the weather in Kuwait; As it enjoys a desert climate and a very hot summer (between April and September) and it can be very humid and unpleasant between July and October with the onset of south winds, while it rains sometimes between November and April, lightly with a pleasant weather of about 18 degrees Celsius during the day, which is what It makes this period the best to visit . Kuwait is also characterized by the phenomenon of dust storms (Al-Touz), which usually occur in spring and late summer. As for the most beautiful and important tourist attractions in Kuwait, they are: Liberation Tower The Kuwait Liberation Tower is one of the tallest telecommunications towers in the world at 372 meters high, which is 40 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. Kuwait Towers It is the most famous landmark in Kuwait, located on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street in Dasman, to the east of the city centre, and the upper floor of the two contains a continuous observation area, a restaurant, and access to the top with high-speed elevators. the National Museum It is about four buildings and a planetarium. It houses the Al Sabah Collection of Islamic Art, the most comprehensive collection in the world. Failaka Island A beautiful island inhabited only by soldiers, and its visitors get acquainted with the ruins of the Bronze Age and Hellenistic Greek settlements and Dilmuns, who left many historical treasures that indicate their past. Entertainment City It is located 20 kilometers from Kuwait City near the Doha area, on the northern side of Kuwait Bay, and offers a full range of amusements such as "Arab World", "Future World" and "International World". Museum of Science and Natural History It is located on Abdullah Mubarak Street, and displays everything related to natural places and history, petroleum industry, machinery, aviation, space, zoology and electronics. Scientific Center and Kuwait Aquarium The scientific center includes an aquarium, where visitors can learn about natural marine life, in addition to a hall for explorations, an IMAX cinema and a port that introduces you to the sailing industry. Sadu House It is a heritage house that confirms the connection of Kuwait's roots with the desert and the sea, where Sadu, weaving and traditional crafts are of importance. Tariq Rajab Museum It is a private collection of the Rajab family, which began to be collected in the early 1950s and contains pottery, calligraphy, and metal, wood, ivory, glass, and jade carvings from the Islamic world. Mosques In Kuwait, there are real examples of modern architecture, such as the Fatima Mosque in the suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem, the Ras Al-Salmiya Mosque, the architectural masterpiece in the form of a pyramid, and also the Great Mosque opposite the Seif Palace, which represents traditional Islamic patterns using modern technology and preserving local Kuwaiti characteristics and Islamic traditions. Municipal parks and amusement parks There are a number of different public parks across Kuwait, the most popular of which is on Fahad Al-Salem Street. All the parks are well designed with naturally shaded areas, reflecting the success in the harsh desert environment. Most of the parks also have amusement centers and children's play facilities. Zoo It is located in the Omariya area on the airport road on an area of 180 thousand square meters, and it is a shelter for more than 65 species of animals and 129 species of birds, including giraffes, zebras, elephants, tigers and lions.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

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