Muharraq, Bahrain: travel guide
Bahrain's former capital and second city, home to the UNESCO-listed Pearling Path and restored merchant houses from the pearl-diving era; connected to Manama by causeway and to the airport.
- Country
- Bahrain
- Currency
- BHD
- Time zone
- Asia/Bahrain
- Nearest airport
- BAH
Top places to visit in Muharraq
Bahrain Fort (Qal'at al-Bahrain)
Fort · 4.5 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate
UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site layering a Portuguese-era fort over Dilmun, Persian and Islamic period remains; the largest excavated site of its kind in the Gulf.
Siyadi House (Bayt Siyadi)
Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
Restored early-20th-century mansion built for pearl merchant Abdullah bin Isa Siyadi, notable for its curved corners and carved stucco filigree; part of the Pearling Path trail (exterior viewing).
Shaikh Isa Bin Ali House
Heritage · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Late 19th-century royal residence and former seat of government when Muharraq was Bahrain's capital, with four ornately decorated courtyards.
Pearling Path (Path of Pearls)
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
UNESCO World Heritage 3.5km heritage trail through Muharraq linking oyster beds, seafront and merchant houses that trace Bahrain's pearl-diving economy.
Things to do
- Pearling Path Heritage Walk Heritage Walk · 2 h
- Shaikh Isa Bin Ali House Tour Heritage Tour · 0.8 h
Where to stay in Muharraq
Hotels
- Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain 5-star
Getting around
- Ride Hail main way to get around
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- Taxi main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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