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Old Kuwait

Search for a while, and you can still find patches of old Kuwaiti houses with charming wooden doors and modest sizes amidst the construction sites and high-rise structures of concrete and glass.
Picture of Beit Khalid
Beit Khalid

Haphazardly walking into a traditional house gave a good insight in how houses once looked in Kuwait, before the oil boom stimulated the construction of high-rise buildings.
Picture of Kuwait Fish Suq
Kuwait Fish Suq

One of the more interesting markets in Kuwait is the fish suq; fishing boats dock in the harbour, and their produce is taken directly from the boat to the stall inside, for sale.
Picture of Scientific Center
Scientific Center

A small harbour with traditional boats, big fish in big tanks, and plenty of opportunity to learn more about the sea: the Scientific Center is great not only for kids, but also for adults.
Picture of Kuwait Friday Suq
Kuwait Friday Suq

The Friday Market is not the chaotic, age-old suq experience that you might expect; rather, it is a relatively clean, extensive area without large crowds and without the sounds and smells of traditional suqs.
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House of Mirrors

Imagine: a house where all rooms are decorated with mirrors, seen under the very personal guidance of the artist herself who passionately tells the story of the house, her mission, and philosophy.
Picture of Kuwait Towers
Kuwait Towers

The landmark of the city, a visit to Kuwait is not complete without having seen the Kuwait Towers. While there, taking the elevator to the observation deck has the obvious reward of views of the city.
 
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