Pearl Diving Monument, Manama
When you see this monument located next to the Bahrain National Museum you may ask who is that upside down man and what is he doing? He is, in fact, a pearl diver searching for beautiful pearls in the Gulf. Bahrain is known as the “Pearl” of Gulf, which is why there are so many monuments dedicated to pearls. The Pearl Diving Monument stands on the quay and has the city skyline as a backdrop.
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Pearl Diving Monument on Map
Sight Name: Pearl Diving Monument
Sight Location: Manama, Bahrain (See walking tours in Manama)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Manama, Bahrain (See walking tours in Manama)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Manama, Bahrain
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Manama Introduction Walking Tour
The capital of Bahrain, a small island nation sometimes jokingly addressed as "The Land of Two Seas" (due to its location between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Bahrain), Manama proudly bears a nickname of its own – “The Pearl of the Gulf”. The latter highlights its status as a cultural and economic hub and refers to the pearl industry being an important element of the national... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles