That “spiral” tower in the photo is the “Fanar” mosque, which is part of the Al-Fanar Islamic Cultural Centre in Doha. It is probably one of the most distinctive buildings in the Qatari capital, but the mosque is not the whole complex… Al-Fanar Islamic Cultural Centre is the older name for this cultural centre. […]
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Qanat Quartier is Doha‘s recently built neighborhood in ‘The Pearl’. And if it weren’t for the view of Lusail (with distinctive magnet-like Katara towers), it would feel like we had moved from desert Qatar to Venice. We have to admit that the Qanat Quartier at “The Pearl” confused us a bit. A few minutes […]
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Camels have always been friends of the Bedouins. These graceful animals can survive extreme desert temperatures, and lack of water even for weeks and can run several hundred kilometers a day carrying their riders bravely. Today, when cars have replaced camels as transportation means, these animals are still the pride of Qataris and a […]
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The Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque or simply the Qatar State Grand Mosque was opened in 2011. The building can accommodate over 30,000 people at once and is Qatar’s largest mosque. During the day, the mosque can be visited outside of prayer times. However, Nico wouldn’t be himself if he didn’t choose to […]
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The mosque located in the town of Al Thakhira is one of the oldest historical monuments in Qatar. The town itself is located just outside of Al Khor and if you are in the area, it is worth making a stop here. The traditional Arab buildings of the mosque blend in perfectly with the desert […]
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If you’ve seen any pictures of Doha City Centre in Qatar, you’re probably already familiar with the Msheireb Centre at night, when it’s lit up in fabulous colours. During the day, however, this ‘city within a city is just as impressive. Msheireb Downtown Doha is located just outside the historic part of the Qatari capital, […]
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We visited Aspire Zone in Doha to see the Khalifa National Stadium and the famous Villagio Mall with its Venetian canals. However, the first sight when we went out of the metro station that positively surprised us was the view of the Aspire Tower. Aspire Tower, also known as The Torch Doha, is a […]
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The Khalifa International Stadium is what the Qataris call an “old friend”. No wonder, it is one of the oldest stadiums in Doha and has some history behind it. The Khalifa International Stadium was built back in 1976. The Asian Games, the Arabian Gulf Club, and the AFC Asian Cup, for example, have already […]
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Al Thumama Stadium will host the matches of the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022™, including the quarterfinals. And this time, this stadium, newly built in 2021, refers to the tradition of Qatar. Al Thumama Stadium is located just 12 km from the Qatari capital Doha. Its distinctive architecture can be seen from afar as […]
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Qatar is gearing up in full swing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and one of the testaments to this is the newly built Al Janoub Stadium. Situated in the south of Al Wakrah, its shape refers to the tradition of this part of Qatar. Qatar has received a lot of criticism: “Football is […]
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“Porto Arabia” is one of the attractions at “The Pearl” that should not get lost on your list of places to visit in Doha. The very fact that the entire district of “The Pearl” is man-made (this peninsula did not exist on the map before), deserves attention and a visit. The entire “The Pearl Qatar” […]
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Al Zubarah Fort is located in the ancient city of Al Zubara, whose history is closely linked to pearl fishing in this area of Qatar. The fort is located on the northwest coast of the Qatar Peninsula – 105 kilometers from Doha. Al Zubara Fort is also a UNESCO world heritage site. The town of […]
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If you visit Doha, there’s no chance you won’t see the new West Bay city center. Keep in mind, however, that the “real Qatar” is not just modern skyscrapers, but also traditional parts of the city like Souq Waqif – the classic Arabian shopping market. There you are sure to refresh your negotiating skills. […]
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Qatar and Doha are unique examples of such rapidly developing countries. Can you imagine, for example, that only 30 years ago these skyscrapers did not exist? This part of Doha (the west coast) was pure desert. Here, where we think the city existed there was always just a village where the inhabitants specialized in pearl […]
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The countdown has already started! The FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar this year. It will be the first FIFA championship in an Arab country. Also for the first time, the final will take place in late autumn and not in summer as was the case so far. The World Cup in […]
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The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is a symbol of Qatar. You’re probably already familiar with the shape of this building if you’ve ever seen articles encouraging you to visit the capital of Qatar – Doha. No wonder – the architecture of this building, combining elements of ancient Islamic architecture and modern geometric design, reflects […]
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The Doha Heritage Village is a place that manages to amaze one with its contrasts. On the one hand, “Katara” is designed to resemble a traditional Qatari merchant village. On the other hand, the entire complex has only been in existence since 2010 and is home to modern art and galleries such as French Galeria […]
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Coimbra was the capital of Portugal from 1131 to 1255. However, it is not the castle or church that towers over the entire city, as is often the case with medieval cities. The central building of Coimbra is the University and this says a lot about the character of this city. With the move […]
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Santana in Madeira is known mainly for its characteristic houses with sloping roofs covered with straw. These houses used to be used by farmers but today they are just a tourist attraction. May is the month when flowers bloom on Madeira. Every year the island holds a “Madeira Flower Festival” at this time. In […]
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The Pilgrimage Church in Wies was designed in the shape of an oval – it’s not just the perspective of this photo that has such curves. But when you look at the ceiling, does anything catch your eye? The construction of the church in Wies was commissioned to Dominikus Zimmermann in 1745, who was […]
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We had the opportunity to visit Ingolstadt in Bavaria, Germany during our trip to Italy via Germany. Ingolstadt, had something special about it – on the one hand it is one of the oldest cities in Bavaria, and on the other hand it is a “wealthy” city when it comes to growing companies – especially […]
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Shad Thames is one of the most famous streets near Tower Bridge on the River Thames in London. In Victorian times the biggest warehouses of London were located here. Over time, however, this neighbourhood began to decline. Until the 1980s, when the former warehouses were converted into luxury apartments. The name “Shad” is not […]
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The Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden is a neo-futuristic skyscraper. For 17 years, it was the tallest building in Scandinavia, until Karlatornet in Gothenburg passed it in 2022. It also has the distinction of being the first “twisted” building in the world. That’s quite a few superlatives for a structure in the Swedish town of […]
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This brilliantly colourful building in the centre of Setubal city is not a theatre or an opera house. It is the Town Hall – or “Câmara Municipal de Setúbal”. In the vicinity of this 20th-century monument, you’ll also find other gems like the Igreja de São Julião (Church of Saint Julian) and Casa da Baía […]
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