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Photo: Zairon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.How well do you know the vibrant capital of Kuwait? Test your knowledge on its futuristic skyscrapers, ancient island ruins, and rich cultural heritage.
Friendly Visitor 0–4 · City Explorer 5–8 · True Kuwaiti Expert 9–10
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Sadu House is a historic building dedicated to the preservation of Al-Sadu, the traditional Bedouin weaving style. This craft uses sheep wool and camel hair to create geometric patterns of red, black, and white. The house itself is a beautiful example of early 20th-century Kuwaiti architecture.
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Located on the waterfront, the Scientific Center features a world-class aquarium containing a variety of marine life from the Arabian Gulf. It also includes an IMAX theater and a hands-on discovery place for kids. The building's architecture is inspired by traditional mud-brick designs and sailboat sails.
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The house was built in 1870 for a Kuwaiti merchant and later became the British Political Agency. Harold Dickson moved in with his wife Violet in 1929, and Violet loved Kuwait so much that she lived in the house for about 60 years. Today it is restored and open to visitors.
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Reaching a height of 412 meters, the Al Hamra Tower is an engineering marvel. Its asymmetrical design looks like a folded paper scroll, which helps reduce solar heat on the south-facing side. It is recognized globally as the tallest skyscraper made of carved concrete.
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Building work began before the Iraqi invasion of 1990, when the tower was meant to be called the Kuwait Telecommunications Tower. It was finished in 1993 and renamed the Liberation Tower to celebrate the country's freedom. At 372 metres, it is the second-tallest structure in Kuwait.
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When Kuwait City expanded rapidly in 1957, the old mud-brick defensive wall was demolished to make room for modern roads. However, the five historic gates were preserved as national monuments. Today, they stand as beautiful reminders of the city's past, surrounded by green parks amidst the bustling modern traffic.
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Michel Écochard designed the museum as a representation of a traditional Arab mud-brick village, complete with interconnected buildings and shaded courtyards. Sadly, much of the museum's priceless collection was looted or damaged during the Gulf War, but it has since been partially restored.
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Khalifa Qattan was a pioneering Kuwaiti artist who introduced the theory of Circulism in the 1960s, emphasizing the circle as a fundamental element of life and art. His former home in Kuwait City has been turned into the Mirror House, a stunning museum completely covered in intricate mirror mosaics created by his wife, Lidia.
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Seif Palace is famous for being the traditional seat of the ruling Emir. Its most recognizable feature is the watchtower, which boasts a roof covered in pure gold leaf and features a grand clock. Although the main administrative offices have moved, the palace still holds great ceremonial value.
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Souq Al-Mubarakiya is one of the oldest markets in Kuwait, established before the discovery of oil. It is the perfect place to experience traditional trading, buy dates, and taste local street food. It famously survived damage during the 1990 invasion and was carefully restored to its classic look.
Photo: Zairon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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