Manama Souq () is the old

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( souq) of

Bahrain Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which mak ...

's capital,

Manama Manama ( ', Bahrani Arabic, Bahrani pronunciation: ) is the capital and List of cities in Bahrain, largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 297,502 as of 2012. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is ...

Location

The Souq lies in the north of Manama, in-between the old parts of the city and the

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, to the east of

Noaim Noaim or Al-Noaim (; ''an-No'aim'') is a neighborhood of Bahrain's capital Manama. It is to the west of Manama city center. Due to urban expansion, increasing population, size, and historical conditions, it has become like a semi-district, separa ...

and west of Ras Rumman. The main entrance is the historic Bab Al Bahrain building. The country's only synagogue is located in the area.

Redevelopments

The Manama Souq has been redeveloped since its original construction. It is now divided into a new part and an old part. The new part is pedestrianized while the old area has roads for cars and walkways for pedestrians. At the heart of this redevelopment was his majesty, who designed various features such as the new wooden roof over the redeveloped part of the souq. He also designed the new cafes that have opened in and around the site. His efforts were recognised by the Bahraini government after the redeveloped Souq was unveiled after much construction and effort and time to the public on 20 July 2013. Surrounding quarters: None of them in Bahrain.

References

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Location

Redevelopments

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